SCS Parent Tech University
SCS Parent Tech University
Where parents and guardians become tech-savvy scholars!
Welcome to SCS Parent Tech University — a one-stop learning hub designed to guide parents and guardians through the essential apps and tools that power your student’s school journey. Think of each section as your course catalog: enroll in the topics you need most, discover helpful resources, and graduate with confidence in supporting your student’s success.
📚 Your Course List:
- 1. PWR 101: PowerSchool Parent Portal
- 2. CAN 102: Canvas Parent Observer
- 3. COM 103: ParentSquare Communication Hub
- 4. WEB 201: Parent & Student Web Safety
1. PowerSchool Parent Portal
PowerSchool is our official student information system. The Parent Portal lets you securely view grades, attendance, schedules, teacher comments, and more in real time. Use it for progress checks, to verify contact information, and to monitor attendance throughout the year.
What you can do:
- See current grades and assignment details
- Track daily attendance and tardies
- Set Automatic Email Notifications
- How to Set Up PowerSchool Mobile App
- How to Log Into PowerSchool SIS Parent from your Desktop of Mobile App
Need Help with PowerSchool? Submit a Help Ticket- link
2. Canvas Parent (Observer) Portal
Canvas is our learning management system (LMS). As a Parent/Guardian “Observer,” you can peek into your student’s courses: see upcoming assignments, due dates, module content, and teacher announcements without interrupting your student’s workflow.
Why parents use Canvas:
- View assignment instructions and due dates
- Receive course announcements and reminders
- Check submission status and feedback
- Opt into weekly email summaries
Resources:
- How do I sign up for a Canvas Account
- How do I create an account in the Canvas Parent app on my iOS device?
- How do I create an account in the Canvas Parent app on my Android device?
- How do I navigate a Canvas course as an observer?
- How do I know if my student has submitted an assignment as an observer?
- How do I set alerts for a student in the Canvas Parent app on my iOS device?
- How do I create a reminder for an assignment or event in the Canvas Parent app on my iOS device?
- How do I set alerts for a student in the Canvas Parent app on my Android device?
- How do I create a reminder for an assignment or event in the Canvas Parent app on my Android
Need Help with Canvas? Submit a Help Ticket- link
3. ParentSquare
ParentSquare is our all-in-one communication hub for school-to-home messages. Get alerts by app, email, text, and voice; reply to teachers and offices; sign forms; and RSVP to events—all in one place.
Key features:
- District, school, and classroom updates
- Two-way messaging with staff
- Forms, permissions, and sign-ups
- Language translation options
- Resources:
- Getting Started- Parents-English
- Introduction to Parent-Slide Deck-English
- Introduction to Parent-PDF-English
- Tips for Parents & Guardians (English)
- Primeros pasos - Padres - Español
- Introducción a Parent-Slide Deck-Español
- Introducción a Parent-PDF-Español
- Consejos para padres y tutores (español)
- ParentSquare iOS App Download
- ParentSquare Android App Download
Need Help with ParentSquare? Contact your student’s school office.
4. Parent & Student Web Safety
Online safety is a shared effort. This section highlights practical steps for protecting privacy, creating healthy screen habits, recognizing scams, and reporting concerns related to school accounts and devices.
Online Safety Hub: https://scs.onlinesafetyhub.io/
