In all my years of education, this is the most exciting tool we've found to help us forge a true partnership with parents in our student's education. Warner said that her teachers appreciate being able to use email to respond to parents comments when they can't always reach them by phone. The PowerSchool system enables school administrative staff to easily follow the progress of students and maintain accurate records. It allows teachers to enter grades, take attendance and post homework assignments in real-time via any computer with Internet access. Parents, too, can tap into the PowerSchool system using Internet access and a confidential username and password to check on their children's grades, attendance and homework assignments or browse upcoming school events.
Parents can also elect to receive automated e-mail updates on their children's progress.
It is especially rewarding to see the response from families of Foothill High students. We regularly hear from parents who thank us for helping them feel more involved in their children's education. The PowerSchool system has been selected by 1,180 schools in 32 states throughout the country. Currently, PowerSchool is used in approximately 17,200 classrooms daily, and has a loyal online community of approximately 900,000 users. About Foothill Technology High School Foothill Technology High School broke ground on February 3, 2000.