The PowerSchool Start of Year "School Setup" process is a critical step in preparing your school for a successful academic year. This setup ensures that key foundational elements—such as years and terms, school calendars, bell schedules, periods, and attendance settings—are accurately configured. Proper setup at the start of the year supports scheduling, state reporting, and daily operations throughout the school year. This tutorial provides clear, step-by-step guidance to help PowerSchool Administrators complete the setup process with confidence and accuracy. By following these steps, schools can ensure a smooth start and minimize data issues down the road.
The "Years, Terms, Periods, Day Cycle, and Bell Schedules" Scribe offers PowerSchool Administrators a step-by-step guide to setting up key scheduling components. It covers the configuration of academic years, terms, periods, cycle days, and bell schedules—each essential for accurate scheduling and attendance tracking. With clear visuals and instructions, this resource supports both new and returning administrators. It's designed to help schools prepare effectively for a successful academic year.
Years, Terms, Periods, Day Cycle and Bell SchedulesThis Scribe tutorial, "Full-Time Equivalency (FTE)," provides PowerSchool Administrators with clear, step-by-step instructions for setting up and managing FTE values. It explains how FTEs impact student attendance, membership, and funding—particularly important for compliance and reporting. The guide outlines how to access FTE settings, choose the correct attendance mode, and assign students appropriately. This resource ensures accurate setup and supports successful state submissions.
Full-Time Equivalency (FTE)The "Board Approved Calendar" Scribe tutorial provides PowerSchool Administrators with a step-by-step guide to creating and submitting school calendars that comply with South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) regulations. It outlines statutory requirements, including the 190-day calendar structure—comprising 180 instructional days, 10 teacher workdays (with three for professional development), and at least three make-up days. The tutorial also clarifies guidelines on eLearning days, half-day allowances, and start date restrictions. This resource ensures administrators can accurately build and submit board-approved calendars through the Let's Work Smart (LWS) Portal for state compliance and reporting.
Board Approved CalendarThis step-by-step training resource is designed to support PowerSchool Administrators in successfully creating and managing school calendars within the system. With clear instructions and helpful screenshots, this guide will walk you through the process to ensure your calendar setup is accurate, efficient, and ready for a smooth school year.
School Calendar Setup