Parent Connect Frequently Asked Questions
If these questions do not help, please call
us at 770-552-4500
Q: Why should I use ParentConnect?
A: ParentConnect is a communication tool providing student information
on assignment grades, attendance, and discipline. We aim to provide tools to
help students take responsibility for their learning. We aim to partner with
parents to motivate and support students toward academic excellence.
Q: I want to use ParentConnect. What do I do?
A: On any computer with Internet access, go to the ParentConnect website
for
Q: I’ve registered online. Now what do I do?
A: Come to the main office of the high school during regular office
hours. Cindy
Neuhierl processes registrations and she will give you your
user id and password. A photo id is requested to obtain this information.
Q: I cannot get into the ParentConnect website?
A: Try the following:
Q: Why doesn’t my student have any assignment grades in ParentConnect?
A: Log into ParentConnect with your id and password. Under the
assignments pencil, click on the pull down box and select “This school year” or
the time period of your choice.
Q: Why doesn’t my student have grades in ParentConnect?
A: Log into ParentConnect with your id and password. Under the grade
pencil click on the arrow next to the grading period that is the last grading
period.
Q: What is my student’s current average in a specific class?
A: ParentConnect does not post daily class averages at this time. Class
averages are posted every 4 1/2 weeks under grades. Assignment grades are
posted daily, but keep in mind that each grade is weighed differently.
Q: Why does my student have an unexcused absence?
A: Mouse over the frowning face on the attendance calendar and you will
see details of your student’s attendance.
Q: How can I get email notification of my student’s grades and attendance?
A: Log into ParentConnect with your id and password. Click on “settings”
in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Enter or insure that your email
is accurate. Click to check all boxes in which you want notification.
Q: When I get an email notification of a failing /missing grade how do I
know what assignment it is that my student failed/missed?
A: Ask your student what assignment he/she has failed or missed. Look
under assignments and review all failing/missing grades.