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.

PowerSchool

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
Canvas

Learning Management System (LMS)

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
SchoolMessenger

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

David Carrick

Technology Strategist

Email: dcarrick@indeek12.org

Ryan Ohrt

Technology Strategist, Robotics Coach

Phone: 319-332-0734
Email: rohrt@indeek12.org

Jake Van Scoyoc

Technology Strategist

Email: jvanscoyoc@indeek12.org