PowerSchool SIS Back to School Tips

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5 Helpful Tips for Back to School

#1 Teaching AssignmentsI  #2 Calendar & Bell ScheduleI  #3 Change Grade LevelsI  #4 Grading Terms I  #5 Link Family MembersI  Problem-Solving Scenario

Start Here: Back-to-School Overview Video

Get a quick look at everything you should review and prepare for the new year.

Watch: Start of School Year Review Video

#1 Teaching Assignments

Use the "Update Course Staff" feature in School Management to move a teacher to a new grade level or section. Whether you're adjusting assignments due to staffing changes or new hires, this tool makes it easy to transition class sections smoothly. Updating Teaching Assignments

#2 Calendar & Bell Schedule

Start the year with a well-defined calendar and bell schedule using Calendar Setup and Bell Schedule Setup. This ensures accurate attendance, scheduling, and reporting all year long. Modify Calendar | Bell Schedule

#3 Change Grade Levels

While most students advance automatically after year-end rollover, some may need manual adjustment due to retention, promotion, or late enrollment. Keeping grade levels accurate ensures correct scheduling and reporting. Changing Grade Level

#4 Grading Terms

Set up grading terms before teachers begin entering grades to ensure everything aligns with your academic calendar. This helps avoid errors and ensures grades are saved to the correct term. Reporting Terms

#5 Link Family Members

Associate family members with students to manage communications and permissions effectively. This ensures clarity in reporting and easier engagement throughout the year. Linking Family Contacts

Probem Solving Scenario

Problem	Solution
Librarian is unable to keep program up to date with all the new students enrolling	Set up an automated notification to alert the librarian: Navigate to: District Office > System Management > Data > Notifications - Create Notification - Set Event Type to Application Event - Select Enroll New Student - Choose recipient - Set preferred delivery method

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5 Helpful Tips for Back to School

#1 Teaching AssignmentsI  #2 Calendar & Bell ScheduleI  #3 Change Grade LevelsI  #4 Grading Terms I  #5 Link Family MembersI  Problem-Solving Scenario

Start Here: Back-to-School Overview Video

Get a quick look at everything you should review and prepare for the new year.

Watch: Start of School Year Review Video

#1 Teaching Assignments

Use the "Update Course Staff" feature in School Management to move a teacher to a new grade level or section. Whether you're adjusting assignments due to staffing changes or new hires, this tool makes it easy to transition class sections smoothly. Updating Teaching Assignments

#2 Calendar & Bell Schedule

Start the year with a well-defined calendar and bell schedule using Calendar Setup and Bell Schedule Setup. This ensures accurate attendance, scheduling, and reporting all year long. Modify Calendar | Bell Schedule

#3 Change Grade Levels

While most students advance automatically after year-end rollover, some may need manual adjustment due to retention, promotion, or late enrollment. Keeping grade levels accurate ensures correct scheduling and reporting. Changing Grade Level

#4 Grading Terms

Set up grading terms before teachers begin entering grades to ensure everything aligns with your academic calendar. This helps avoid errors and ensures grades are saved to the correct term. Reporting Terms

#5 Link Family Members

Associate family members with students to manage communications and permissions effectively. This ensures clarity in reporting and easier engagement throughout the year. Linking Family Contacts

Probem Solving Scenario

Problem	Solution
Librarian is unable to keep program up to date with all the new students enrolling	Set up an automated notification to alert the librarian: Navigate to: District Office > System Management > Data > Notifications - Create Notification - Set Event Type to Application Event - Select Enroll New Student - Choose recipient - Set preferred delivery method

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5 Helpful Tips for Back to School

#1 Teaching AssignmentsI  #2 Calendar & Bell ScheduleI  #3 Change Grade LevelsI  #4 Grading Terms I  #5 Link Family MembersI  Problem-Solving Scenario

Start Here: Back-to-School Overview Video

Get a quick look at everything you should review and prepare for the new year.

Watch: Start of School Year Review Video

#1 Teaching Assignments

Use the "Update Course Staff" feature in School Management to move a teacher to a new grade level or section. Whether you're adjusting assignments due to staffing changes or new hires, this tool makes it easy to transition class sections smoothly. Updating Teaching Assignments

#2 Calendar & Bell Schedule

Start the year with a well-defined calendar and bell schedule using Calendar Setup and Bell Schedule Setup. This ensures accurate attendance, scheduling, and reporting all year long. Modify Calendar | Bell Schedule

#3 Change Grade Levels

While most students advance automatically after year-end rollover, some may need manual adjustment due to retention, promotion, or late enrollment. Keeping grade levels accurate ensures correct scheduling and reporting. Changing Grade Level

#4 Grading Terms

Set up grading terms before teachers begin entering grades to ensure everything aligns with your academic calendar. This helps avoid errors and ensures grades are saved to the correct term. Reporting Terms

#5 Link Family Members

Associate family members with students to manage communications and permissions effectively. This ensures clarity in reporting and easier engagement throughout the year. Linking Family Contacts

Probem Solving Scenario

Problem	Solution
Librarian is unable to keep program up to date with all the new students enrolling	Set up an automated notification to alert the librarian: Navigate to: District Office > System Management > Data > Notifications - Create Notification - Set Event Type to Application Event - Select Enroll New Student - Choose recipient - Set preferred delivery method