BE PART OF THE BIG PUZZLE

1. DADESCHOOLS.NET PORTALS STUDENTS EMPLOYEES PARENTS COMMUNITY PRINCIPALS TEACHERS BE PART OF THEBIG PUZZLE

2. New Enterprise Portals Microsoft Sharepoint web based portal is the technology Information Technology Services and Miami-Dade County Public Schools is using to satisfy the objectives of ensuring the highest quality of education for our students.

3. PARENT PORTAL • A tool to help you effectively and consistently keep track and view information on your children's progress in the classroom through one communication channel. • This portal will assist you in participating more actively in order to influence your child’s achievement.

4. PARENT PORTAL How Do You Access The Parent Portal? • Obtain your 6 digit Parent Identification Number and Student I.D. Number for each child By visiting your child’s school • Create a parent account, login to: www.dadeschools.net Select Parent Tab – click on Parent Portal • It is recommended (after 24 hrs) to reset your password with password management P-Synch • Login to– Parent Portal

5. www.dadeschools.net

7. Parent Portal Access • Login to Parent Portal Using your Existing Account • Create an Account – First Time Users

8. Create an Account

9. M-DCPS Acceptable Use Policy • Read in detail • If you agree to these terms, • Select Accept One Time Only

10. Necessary Information for Registration • Your child’s MDCPS 7 digit Student ID • Parent 6 digit Pin Number • Student Date of Birth • Student birth place State or Country

11. A single Parent Account for all children in your family. Parent/Guardians with joint legal custody must share the Parent Account. REGISTRATION

12. Step 1 – Student Information

13. Adding Another Student Repeat the process, for ALL your children attending MDCPS. You need a Parent Pin Number for each child

14. Step 2 – Parent Information

15. Step 3 – Account Confirmation

16. Reset Password Must be done 24 hours after registering

17. P-Synch P123456

18. Password

19. P-Synch Security Questions

20. New Password

21. Parent Portal Login

22. PARENT PORTAL New Features • Student Schedule • Student Assignments & Grades • Attendance • E-Textbooks • School Bus Information • Free and Reduced Meal Application process • Ask A Question and many more resources . . . . .

23. E-Textbook Child’s schedule

25. Grades When monitoring your children’s grades: • Talk with your children about the grades they have earned. • Praise their efforts and accomplishments. • If grades indicate your children are struggling in a subject area, discuss with your children what they need to improve. • Communicate with the teacher or counselor.

26. School Attendance • There is probably no factor more important to successful school progress than regular and punctual school attendance. • Students who are tardy or absent excessively from school will fall behind in academic achievement. • Excessive school absenteeism precedes grade failure, loss of interest, and may result in students withdrawing from school.

27. Parent Academy

28. Parent Academy

29. Parent Involvement Impacts Student Achievement! When parents are involved students have • Higher grades, test scores, and graduation rates • Better school attendance • Increased motivation, better self-esteem • Lower rates of suspension • Decreased use of drugs and alcohol • Improved behavior

30. STUDENT PORTALKEY FEATURES • View their schedule/grades • E-Textbooks • Store documents • Teacher/Student Collaboration site • School announcements and events • Create your own “My-site” Coming soon • Many more resources . . . . .

31. Teacher/Student Class Collaboration Gradebook E-Textbook

32. Teacher Portal Teacher/Student Class Collaboration

33. Enterprise PortalBrings M-DCPS to You We know that staying informed about your child’s education is important to you. We urge you to visit your child’s school and register for the Parent Portal. Parents Principals Teachers Community Employees Students