Communication with Parents
Here at ICSD, we use three different companies/programs that house different types of information to communicate with students and their families. For questions regarding any of these programs, please contact our Technology Department.
Student-Based Information System (SIS)
Related Terms
- PowerTeacher
- Gradebook
- Parent Portal
- Student Portal
Types of Information
- Schedules
- Attendance
- Official Grades
- Report Cards (6-12)
- Transcripts
- Enrollment Records
- Student Demographics
- State Reporting
Account Creation
- Request a Parent Portal letter from your student's building office
- Follow the instructions within the letter
- Username & access codes are case sensitive
- Different buildings will see different information
Learning Management System (LMS)
- Canvas by Instructure
Types of Information
- Teacher Resources
- Assignments, Quizzes, Tests & Grades
- Class Syllabus
- Class Notes & Expectations
- Calendar
Account Creation
- Instructions included in the Parent Portal letter
- Immediate access will be grated for your first-time use
- You must then confirm your email address to login subseqently
Mass Communication Tool
Types of Information
- Emails
- Phone Calls
- Instant Messages (SMS)
Account Creation
- Accessed through PowerSchool
- For a separate/additional account, please contact our Technology Director

