Genesis Parent Resources

The Genesis Parent portal is a safe and secure way to view your child’s school record for the current school year.  You will have access to the following information (which may vary by grade level):

1. Student Summary
2. Assessments (standardized test scores)
3. Attendance
4. Grading
5. Conduct
6. Fees & Fines
7. Gradebook
8. Scheduling
9. Documents & Forms
10. Letters
11. Athletics Eligibility
12. Contact Information (email, phone, emergency contacts)

Q: If I forget my password, how do I reset it? 

A:  If you forget your password, please use the "Forgot My Password" link on the Parent Access Login screen and a reset password message will be sent to your email address. If you continue to have issues logging in, please submit an IT Tech Request and you will be contacted by a representative during normal business hours. 

Q: Can I change the screen to another language?

A:  Yes, scroll to the bottom right side of the screen and, using the drop-down list, choose the preferred language. The menus and screens will be translated into the chosen language. 

Q: Can I change my Parent portal username?

A:  Yes, please contact the Technology Department if you have a new email address and need to update your username.

The Student Data Summary is the student’s dashboard screen.  This screen displays information such as your child's student ID number, homeroom assignment, school counselor, current year schedule, busing, and lunch balance.

The Notify Attendance link will bring you to the attendance module screen where you can report an absence. 

To pick a different student, go to the top right-hand side of the screen, and using the Select Student drop-down list, choose the name of the student you wish to select.

The CONTACTS screen allows you to view all and edit select contact information for your child. Note: Your physical address and/or mailing address cannot be changed in the Parent Access account.  You must submit a change request using the Change of Address Form located in the Forms→Forms Library. 

The CONTACTS screen lists information for:

1. Guardians:  The parents/legal guardians who are allowed to view the student's confidential information.

2. Emergency Contacts:  A neighbor or nearby relative who will assume temporary care of your child should an emergency arise, and you cannot be reached.  The Emergency Contact SHOULD NOT be your doctor. Note:  You must select the "Guardian has given this contact permission to pick up student from school" checkbox for the contact to be able to pick up your child from school.

3. Non-Emergency Contacts:  Other people in your child's life whom you want the school to be aware of:

   • Doctor

   • Dentist (optional)

   • Other people you wish the school to be aware of

The Attendance module has three tabs - Daily Attendance, Class Attendance (availability may vary by grade level), Notify Attendance Office, and Daily Pickup Release. Note: the Notify Attendance Office allows you to report your child's absence through the portal. 

The Daily Attendance screen displays a calendar for each month with color coded dates for each day during the school year. Please refer to the Legend for color code definitions. The Totals section reflects the Possible Days and the year-to-date total Tardies and Absences. 

The Class Attendance screen displays your student's class attendance summary for each of their courses. If your child is in Middle or High School and has separate courses, the Class Attendance screen will show attendance for each separate subject. The current month will display by default; use the drop-down menu to select a different month. At the bottom of the page is a summary of absences and tardies for all courses by Marking Period and Year-to-Date for each course. 

The Notify Attendance screen allows you to report an absence to your child's school. You can reach the Notify Attendance screen from the Attendance module or through a link that appears on the Student Data-Summary Screen.

The Daily Pickup Release allows you to report an early release to your child's school.  Releases cannot be created or changed after 12:00pm.  

The Grading screen displays marking period grades and posted report cards. In the Grading module, there are three tabs - Current Grades, Grade History (availability may vary based on grade level), and Available Report Cards.

The Current Grades screen shows posted Marking Period and Final Grades for each course of the current school year.  If the student made Honor Roll, a blue star will be displayed at the top of the MP column. A number under a posted letter grade indicates a teacher's comment has been entered. There is a Comments Legend at the bottom of the screen with corresponding numbers.

The Grade History screen lists the course and final grade information for each course where the student has received a final grade.  Available to Middle or High School school students.

The Available Report Cards screen provides access to report cards for the current year and any previous available years.  Click on the PDF icon to view, download, and/or print a report card.

The Conduct screen lists any discipline issues regarding your child that have occurred in the current school year.  Each incident record includes the following information: 

• The date and time period in which the incident occurred
• A brief description of the incident
• A list of all actions that have taken place or will take place resulting from your child’s involvement in the incident
• Actions scheduled 

The Gradebook screen allows parents and students to see assignments and grade information. Within the Gradebook module, there are three tabs:  Weekly Summary, List Assignments, and Course Summary.

The Weekly Summary displays student's classes along with the current marking period average. Click on the course name to display assignments for the course. 

The List Assignments screen allows you to search for assignments using the drop-down arrows for Course, Assignment Due Date, and Status. Comments entered by the teacher will also display on this screen.

The Course Summary screen will display the current Marking Period average, all graded assignments, and class attendance summary information.

Your child may qualify for Free or Reduced priced meals.  To access and fill out the meal application, go to the Forms→Forms Library and scroll to the bottom of the screen.  There you can click on "Apply" to submit an application.  Only one application per household is needed, even if your children attend more than one school in the district.

Use of Information Statement

The Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act requires that we use information from this application to see who qualifies for free or reduced price meals. We can only approve complete forms. We may share your eligibility information with education, health, and nutrition programs to help them deliver program benefits to your household. Inspectors and law enforcement may also use your information to make sure that program rules are met. Please be sure to provide the last four numbers of the Social Security number of the adult household member who signs the application. If the adult does not have one, ‘Check if no Social Security Number.’ Applications for a foster child do not need to list a Social Security number. Applications for children in households receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) do not need to list a Social Security number. Some children qualify for free meals without an application. Please contact your school to get free meals for a foster child, and children who are homeless, migrant, or runaway.

The Letters screen contains a list of letters submitted to the student’s guardians, such as:

• Attendance Letters – Letters generated when the student has some attendance-related issue (i.e. excessive absences)
• Conduct Letters – Letters generated when a student is involved in a disciplinary infraction
• Scheduling Letters – Letters related to scheduling classes for next year
• General Purpose Letters – A letter that does not fall into one of the above categories  

The Athletics Eligibility screen displays information about your child's most recent physical exam and eligibility to participate in seasonal sports.

If you wish to receive an alert when a new message is received by the Message Center, go to Settings→Email Alerts.  The Alert Setup page will list all the email addresses you have listed on your CONTACTS tab.  Click the checkbox to add an alert to an email address. To remove an alert, uncheck the checkbox.  Scroll to the bottom of the screen and click "Save Alert Preferences" to save the selections.