RESOURCES FOR PARENTS

Directions to Access Parent Portal

Now parents will be able to log in once to PowerSchool and access all of their children’s information.   Even if you have only one student, you will need to complete this process to view your student’s information.

Creating your Parent/Guardian Account.

In order to create an account, you must have the Access ID and Password for at least one student enrolled in school.  When creating the account, you will need the Access ID and password for EACH student you want to associate to your parent/guardian account.  If you do not have this information, or you have questions, contact your school’s PowerSchool administrator.

1. Open your Web browser to https://powerschool.sumterschools.net/public PowerSchool Parent Portal URL.  The Log In page appears.

2. Click Create Account.  The Create Parent/Guardian Account page appears

3. Use the following table to enter information in the Create Parent/Guardian Account section:

 

Field	Description
First Name	Enter your first name.
Last Name	Enter your last name.
Email	Enter your email address.  The email address you enter is used to send you select information, as well as account recovery notices and account changes confirmations.
Desired User Name	Enter the user name you would like to use when logging into the PowerSchool Parent Portal.  The username must be unique.  If you enter a username that is already in use, you will be prompted to select or enter another user name.
Password	Enter the password you would like to use when logging into the PowerSchool Parent Portal.  The password must be unique and a minimum of 6 characters.
Re-enter Password	Re-enter the password you would like to use when logging into the PowerSchool Parent Portal.  The password you enter must match the password entered in the Password field

 

4. Use the following table to enter information in Link Students to Account section:

 

Field	Description
Student Name	Enter the first and last name of the student you want to add to your account. Note:  Regardless of the name you enter, the system will populate the name based on the access ID and password for the student.
Access ID	Enter the unique access ID for the student.
Access Password	Enter the unique access password for the student.
Relationship	Indicate how you are related to the student by choosing the appropriate association from the pop-up menu.

 

Standard Based Report Card - Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd Grade Students

Reporting student progress is an essential part of the communication and partnership between home and
school. The report card is designed to provide a ‘snapshot’ of grade-level standards and communicates an
individual student’s progress toward independently meeting those expectations.

 

Performance Ratings - Levels of Mastery

M - Meeting Grade-Level Standard

Student consistently demonstrates mastery of the knowledge and skills expected at this grade level.

P - Progressing Towards Grade-Level Standard

Student is adequately progressing toward mastery of the knowledge and skills expected at this grade level.

N - Does Not Meet Grade-Level Standard

Student is not yet demonstrating an understanding of the knowledge and skills expected at this grade level and requires differentiated instruction.

For more information click on this link: Standard Based Report Card

 

Statewide Uniformal Grading Scale - 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Students

The school will follow the statewide uniform grading scale as approved by the state board of education. This uniform grading scale and the system for calculating GPAs and class rank will apply to all courses carrying Carnegie units, including units earned at the middle/junior high school level.

A             90-100

B             80-89

C             70-79

D             60-69

F              59 and Below

All report cards and transcripts will use numerical grades.

 

24-25  FERPA Letter: FERPA2425     Please read as it pertains to releasing of photos, award recognitions, etc. on social media sites.

State Guidelines: Statefedguidelines (2) 

Board Policy JICJ

Summary of Board Policy JICJ

As a part of our continuous improvement, Sumter School District has implemented an updated Code of Conduct, designed to foster a safe, inclusive, and conducive learning environment for all students within our school district. This new code reflects our commitment to promoting respect, empathy, and responsible citizenship, and it aims to empower every student to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Elementary Code of Conduct

Student Conduct Away from School Grounds or School Activities

Extenuating, Mitigating, or Aggravating Circumstances

Discipline of Students with an Identified Disability

It is the opinion of the board that acceptable student behavior, including the following criteria, is to be expected from all students:

• respect to peers, faculty, and staff exhibited through actions and speech
• pride in personal and school property exhibited by taking care of the physical building and respecting the property rights of others
• desire and effort toward educational achievement are to be priorities as exhibited by following teacher/staff direction; reporting to class promptly and consistently; and being prepared to work without interfering with instruction
• obedience to all laws, discipline code, rules, and community norms

The board believes that all students should receive fair and consistent discipline when school rules are violated. Therefore, this definitive code on student discipline was developed with the assistance of parents/legal guardians, students, teachers, and administrators from Sumter School District.

This code will be in effect at bus stops, en route to and from school or school activities, on school buses or in any other school vehicles, on school grounds, at school and all school-sponsored activities, both on and off campus, and any time or any place where the conduct has a direct and immediate effect on maintaining order and discipline in the district’s schools, buildings, or grounds.

Copies of this code, or a summary thereof, will be transmitted at the beginning of the school year to the parents/legal guardians of each student attending schools in the district. School staff, students, and bus drivers will be trained in this discipline system each year.

Students in grades kindergarten through 12 will participate in code of conduct instructional sessions. Teachers and students will document that instruction has occurred. After instruction has been completed, principals will sign and submit an attestation form to the discipline office.

Each school will provide intervention strategies that address or redirect maladaptive behaviors.

 

AUPs

Student Acceptable Use and Internet Safety Agreements should be completed and turned in by October 1st with a parent/guardian signature. Please read the Student Acceptable Use and Internet Safety Policy before signing. Once the agreement is signed return it to Lemira Elementary School.

Student AUP 

Student AUP Agreement 

Internet Safety Is Essential

 Here are some tips to help keep your child safe on the internet:

1.  Keep your computer in a high traffic area that is available to everyone in the house.
2.  Discuss rules for using the internet with your child and why these rules are in place.
3.  Go to websites together so that you know what sites your child is visiting (Our school site has some wonderful educational sites).
4.  Talk with your child about never sharing personal information.  Remind your child that they do not always know who is on the site and they should never give out their name, address, birthdate, or phone number to anyone.
5. Cyberbullying – If your child is a victim of cyberbullying please do the following:
   1. Explain to your child to NEVER respond to texts or emails that are bullying in nature.
   2. Print, copy, or make a screenshot of all evidence of cyberbullying.  Please note the day and time that it was received.
   3. Block the sender of any emails.
   4.  Contact your internet service provider to ask them to remove any webpage that is meant to hurt your child.

View the following site for more tips:  https://www.commonsensemedia.org/privacy-and-internet-safety

 

Please use the Sprigeo link to report any bullying and safety issues your child might experince. 

Sprigeo 

Read to Succeed 3rd Grade Guidelines: R2S Initial Notification 2023 (1) 

INCLEMENT WEATHER PROCEDURES

During periods of unsafe weather conditions when it may be questionable to hold school, the school district has several options including closing school, opening schools one hour late, or opening schools two hours late.

Decisions for any of these options will be announced to the public no later than 5:00 a.m. on the day in question on the following local radio and television stations: WIBZ 95.5 FM, WKHT 93.7 FM, WICI 94.7 FM, WNOK 104.7 FM, WDXY 1240 AM, WTCB 106.7 FM, WCOS 97.5 FM, WLJI 98.3 FM, WWDM 101.3 FM, WHXT 103.9 FM and WMHK 89.7 FM. The television stations used are WIS TV 10, WOLO TV 25, WBTW 13, WACH 6, and WLTX TV 19. Information will also be announced on the Sumter School District Facebook page.

 

 

SCHOOL SAFETY

 

 

WHAT TO DO IN A SCHOOL EMERGENCY - REUNIFICATION DURING A SCHOOL CRISIS

BE AN INFORMED PARENT: Parent Information for Reunification during a School Crisis Incident
Sumter School District Safety Plan relies on informed parent/guardian cooperation to help keep our children safe. An informed parent/guardian takes the following actions on behalf of his/her child should a school crisis occur.

Confirm that the information is an official statement provided by Sumter School District and then act based on that information.

Ensure that all of your contact information is current at your child’s school, so that the district may contact you during an emergency through EduLink, the district’s auto dialer system. EduLink is the district’s means of direct contact with parents/guardians of students directly impacted by a crisis.

Refrain from going to the school or calling the school during a crisis, and wait until notified by the school of the directions for picking up your child.

Do not come to pick up a child when the school has notified you that a precautionary procedure (lockdown, shelter in place, or lock-out) was conducted due to a false report, and you have been notified that classes have resumed.

Stay accessible to a phone, or computer or other media device to receive more information from the school as to when and where to pick up your child, if needed.

Come to the reunification site with an official ID and or send someone who is on the student’s emergency card to pick up the student with an ID when notified by the school.

Leave the reunification site with your child(ren) safely to allow room for other parents to come.

If you would like to have a representative from Sumter School District discuss school safety issues with your school group or civic organization, feel free to call and request and informational presentation or if you have any questions about these procedures, please call Tishiro Ihabinet, Coordinator of Safety and Security Management, at 803-469-6900, extension 508.