Martha Crook is also the parent of two teens in Park City. But from a standpoint of their being responsible, both of them check their own grades on a regular basis, so it's a real accountability thing for them too, and I'm really pleased with that, that I'm not going in and being the heavy all the time. One of the controversies over education on the Net is that it may not be available to parents who do not have computers. Park City is addressing those concerns in a number of ways. The service Park City uses for its online grades also offers a phone service.
Parents can call and get grades, attendance, and other information over the phone.
The school district also has set up computers in the district office, the public library, and other locations, where students and parents who don't have computers can still check grades online. Not all educators can keep up with posting grades, however. I'm not sure if I will continue to do so or not. Most teachers do not know how to upload grades to the service provider. I am not sure if teachers are interested in it or not.