Student Information Systems Flashcards
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In PowerSchool, what is the effect of marking a student's enrollment record as 'No Show'?
Answer: The student is removed from rosters as if they never enrolled, without creating a withdrawal record
A 'No Show' status removes the student from class rosters and attendance counts as if enrollment never occurred, without generating a formal withdrawal that would affect reporting.
When a PowerSchool district migrates from one state to another (e.g., a charter chain expanding across state lines), what is the most critical SIS reconfiguration step?
Answer: Reconfiguring state-specific fields, codes, and reporting templates
Each state has unique data fields, attendance codes, and reporting formats; migrating to a new state requires completely updating these configurations to meet the new state's requirements.
Which PowerSchool feature enables a school to track a student's progress toward completing state-mandated graduation requirements in real time?
Answer: Graduation Planner
The Graduation Planner in PowerSchool maps completed and planned courses against graduation requirements, giving counselors and students a live view of progress.
What does FERPA require regarding a parent's request to inspect their child's education records in a PowerSchool SIS?
Answer: The school must provide access within 45 days of the request
FERPA mandates that schools provide parents access to their child's education records within 45 days of a formal request.
In PowerSchool, which section of the student record stores immunization compliance data required for school entry?
Answer: Health Records
The Health Records section in PowerSchool stores immunization dates, health conditions, medications, and compliance status required for school enrollment.
A data coordinator needs to verify which PowerSchool version a district is running before applying a plugin. Where in PowerSchool can this information be found?
Answer: Start Page → System → About PowerSchool
The About PowerSchool page under the System menu on the Start Page displays the current version number, build, and server information.
When PowerSchool calculates Average Daily Attendance (ADA) for state funding purposes, which student population is typically excluded from the calculation?
Answer: Preschool and pre-K students, unless state policy specifies otherwise
Preschool and pre-K students are commonly excluded from ADA funding calculations unless a state has specific statutes that include early childhood programs.