Parents and guardians can register for their own account with Naviance Student:

An email account is recommended to use this tool. If you do not have an email account, you are welcome to use Naviance Student as a guest (limited features are accessible). If you have an email account, please ask your student to add you to their account or send an email to Jennifer_Lyons@mcpsmd.org with the following information for Naviance Student access:

• • The student's full name, home address and grade

  • The parent or guardian full name and e-mail address

Registration information, including the Naviance Student website username and password will be sent electronically to the email address you provide. CLICK HERE for direct access to the Magruder High School Naviance Student site.

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