berkeley unified school district parent portal

by Kenyon O'Conner 4 min read

What is the Berkeley Unified School District website for families?

In an effort to improve communication and service to our students and parents, our website is updated regularly with important information for families, an easy to search platform, and access to resource that will support our families keep them informed about the work of the Berkeley Unified School District.

When and where does the Berkeley County Board of Education meet?

The Berkeley County Board of Education meets the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. in the Boardroom located at 107 E. Main Street in Moncks Corner (except as noted on October 26 and March 8). Board meetings are open to the public and citizens are encouraged to attend.

Will Berkeley schools reopen for in-person instruction?

Our goal is for the Berkeley Unified School District to reopen schools for in-person instruction, to the maximum extent that public health officials permit, when they permit it (again). JOIN US IN FIGHTING FOR BERKELEY STUDENTS!

When is the Berkeley High School incoming 9th grade webinar?

The Berkeley High School Incoming 9th Grade Webinar will be held Thursday, December 2, from … [more...] … [more...] November 19, 2021 Dear Berkeley Unified Families, As the Thanksgiving break … [more...] November 15, 2021 Dear Berkeley Unified Community, November 14-20 is United … [more...]

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WHO WE ARE

We are part of a national movement of parents, health professionals, equity advocates and allies working to open public schools for the mental health and educational needs of our children.

GET INVOLVED

The best way to get involved is to come to our March on Saturday 3/13! Details above.

THE FACTS

The data is astounding. Check out these trusted, reliable media sources to understand why medical professionals, editorial boards, education advocates, and experts agree: schools can safely reopen for in-person instruction now!

Feb. 7-11 is National School Counseling Week

School counselors play a vital role in Berkeley County schools, and as we continue to face challenges caused or magnified by the ongoing pandemic, the contributions of school counselors are more important than ever.

Teachers are Heroes: Zackery Evans is all about working as a team at HES

When Zackery Evans talks about Hanahan Elementary, it is evident that he is big on forming relationships – not just with his students, but with the teachers he works with.

Several BCSD athletes sign on National Signing Day

Several Berkeley County School District student-athletes signed letters of intent for collegiate athletics on Wednesday, February 2, as a part of National Signing Day.

Kristina Brooks joins 'South Carolina Afterschool Leaders Empowered' cohort

Kristina Brooks, Child Care Program Manager for Berkeley County School District, is now officially part of a new statewide cohort geared toward enriching before and after-school care programs in public school districts.

PHOTOS: Bob Ross Day at Philip Simmons Middle

Named after the late painter who rose to prominence in the early 1980s, Bob Ross Day at Philip Simmons Middle was the brainchild of visual arts teacher Lexie Benardot, who organized the event to help her students feel inspired and get in the spirit of making art.

EXPOSURE & QUARANTINE GUIDELINES

Per guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), exposure occurs if a person has been in close contact (within six feet) for greater than or equal to 15 minutes with a person with COVID-19 over a 24-hour period.

PERSEVERANCE IN THE PANDEMIC: BCSD SOCIAL WORKERS TACKLE TRUANCY, SOCIO-EMOTIONAL HEALTH

Maggie Infinger and Dominique Ford are two social workers in Berkeley County School District. The two share how the pandemic has affected their work and students' mental health, and how they are still powering through despite the hardships.

How to get a black dot in parent portal?

The Parent option should have a black dot in the circle. If not, click on the circle next to Parent to insert the black dot. Type in your email address in the Email Address and Verify Email Address boxes. Type in a password that you will use each time you log in to the Parent Portal.

How many usernames do parents need to access their student account?

This means that parents only need one username and password to access all their students. You will need the three pieces of required information before you can add another student to your existing account. To add a new student to an account, first, log in to Parent Portal.

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General Information

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The system we previously used for all our student information, Illuminate, is going out of business. As a result, in Summer 2021 we transitioned to a new student information system called Infinite Campus. Campus Parent & Campus Student(1 Minute Video) The Bay Area school districts that also use Infinite Campus are: Sa…
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The Selection Process

  • In Fall of 2020, an initial evaluation and review of Student Information Systems identified three top contenders to replace Illuminate: Aeries, Infinite Campus, and Synergy (EduPoint). BUSD then invited each vendor to give seven one-hour-long presentations on their products to a team of subject matter experts. For example, secondary teachers evaluated the gradebook products, an…
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The Mobile App

  • The Infinite Campus Mobile App will help you stay connected to grades, attendance, and upcoming assignments on your phone. Watch a quick introductory video about the apps: About the Mobile Apps: English About the Mobile Apps: Spanish To download the mobile app, click the links below:
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Teacher Information

  • How does this change what I do? Beginning with the Fall 2021 term: 1. SECONDARY STAFFwill use Infinite Campus for grades, attendance, and accessing student information (such as emergency contacts and discipline). 2. ELEMENTARY STAFF will use Infinite Campus for attendance and accessing student information (see above.)Note: Report cards will remain in Illu…
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