What is the parent portal for Durham district school board?
Parent Portal The parent portal is available to all Durham District School Board (DDSB) parents and guardians. Through the portal you can view your child's homeroom assignment, attendance history and grades. You can also set up SchoolCash and SchoolMessenger accounts through the portal.
Where can I find information about Sen and inclusion in Durham?
The Local Authority Education Portal, for teaching resources and course information provided by the Education Development Service including information about SEN and inclusion; The Durham Schools Extranet, for management and administration information. The areas you can access will depend on your school or service.
How do I access the PowerSchool Parent Portal?
To access the Parent Portal, click the Link to PowerSchool Parent Portal. *Please note, prior to setting up a Parent Portal account, you will need to contact your child's teacher directly to obtain a letter with an access code and password unique to your child (see instructions for additional information)*
Where can I see other school events on the parent portal?
The five-day calendar at the top of the portal shows events specific to your household. You can see other school events by clicking the green calendar link on the Parent Portal homepage. Athletic calendars are kept on the www.da.org website to allow access for people outside the DA community.
How do I find out how many days of school my child has missed or been late?
In the My Children tab of the Parent Portal, click Classes & Reports. Look for Attendance under Reports.
What calendars are available in Veracross?
The five-day calendar at the top of the portal shows events specific to your household. You can see other school events by clicking the green calen...
Is the Veracross calendar the same as the calendar on the Durham Academy website?
Yes. With the exception of athletics, the calendars are the same. Events that are entered in Veracross will sync to the website.
How can I update my Veracross profile, including contact information and relationships?
The Update Family Profile button will take you to the Household Update Form; here, the screen will show contact information for all the people livi...
What happens if there is a divorce or separation in my family?
If your family is divorced or separated, children generally appear in the household designated as primary custody. The Veracross database forces us...
Where is the directory?
To view the family directory, click the Directories link at the top of any page of the portal. There are tabs for directories of students, househol...
Where can I find information about DA faculty?
To view the family directory, click the Directories link at the top of any page of the portal. There are tabs for directories of students, househol...
Can I change the options available or the way pages look?
No, the interface is the same for all parents.
Can I use my handheld device to access the portal?
Yes! The Veracross Parent Portal is mobile-friendly.
Who can log into Veracross?
All parents of currently enrolled Durham Academy students and, in cases of remarriage, their current spouses, automatically receive log-ins to the...
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