Q: I have signed up for email reminders, but I have received nothing. What is the problem?
A: You may want to log back into Powerschool Public and verify that your email address is correct and that your host account is set to accept emails from Powerschool. You also may want to check to see how often you have requested information to be emailed. If there is nothing to send, no email will be sent.
Q: I cannot get Powerschool Public page to load on my computer.
A: Use the link on this page titled Powerschool Log On. This will direct you to the site.
Q: What is the best way to maneuver through Powerschool?
A: There are couple of ways that you can maneuverfrom one page to another. You can use the back arrow at the top left side of the page. You can always click on the big Red Apple that will take you back to first page that is the summary of attendance and grades for you son or daughter. THe third way id to click on an icon on top of the page, under you child's name.
Q: Can I print what I see?
A: The best way is to use the Print Page icon located on the bottom of the most pages.
Q: Why do I need to logout of Powerschool? Isn't closing or quitting the same?
A: Logging out is the only way to ensure no other users can access the information you have securely logged in to view.
Q: Why is that sometimes what I see isn't accurate?
A: The Window Rock Unified School District #8 recognizes that what you will see is not always perfect or accurate. We are working with our faculty to achieve consistency. Please be patient with Window Rock Unified School District #8. We are developing this program to be the best it can be. If you have questions or concerns, the school site secretary or principal would be happy to assist you.
Q: How do I contact a teacher in Powerschool, especially if I get a progress report emailed to me?
A: The email you receive is generated by the Powerschool server and not by each of your child's teachers. If you reply to the email, it will be sent back to the server and not to your child's teacher. If you want to send a message to your child's teacher, log in to Powerschool and locate the teacher, click on the teachers name and write your email.
Q: How do I request a Username and Password for Powerschool?
A: Contact your child's school's Parent Educator for assistance. Usernames and passwords will be issued to parents/legal guardians only who have turned in a current school year's Powerschool registration form with email and signature. We encourage all parents/guardians to receive an account and use it regularly to check on your student(s) progress.
Q: I lost my username and password. What should I do?
A: You will need to contact your child's school's Parent Educator and request a new password.
Q: I have my username and password. How do I access Powerschool to view my student's grades and attendance?
A: 1. Make sure you are connected to the internet.
2. Open an Internet browser.
3. Enter the address of the Powerschool server
4. A login page will appear.
5. Type in your Username
6. Type in your Password
7. Click Enter
