The PowerSchool Parent Portal is an essential tool for families to stay connected with their student’s experience at Arlington High School. It provides access to schedules, grades, attendance records, and important school forms. We encourage families to log in regularly and use the portal to stay informed and support their student’s progress.
Start of the Year: Annual Update Required
Each fall, all families are asked to complete the Back to School Update via the portal. This verifies and updates key information including:
- Contact details and emergency contacts
- Health and medication information
- Permissions for student photo use, technology access, and school policies
Families will receive an email when the form becomes available. It can be accessed at https://aps.powerschool.com/public.
For support with logging in, contact Jeff Snyder [email protected] 781-316-3572).
Throughout the Year: Grades and Attendance
We advise families to use the grade portal thoughtfully:
- Early in the term: Teachers are still entering initial grades. Daily monitoring is not recommended.
- Midterm: A good time to review progress and, if needed, have a conversation with your student or reach out to teachers.
- End of term: Check final grades and teacher comments.
Attendance Monitoring
Students who accumulate seven (7) or more absences in a term may receive an FA (Failure due to Attendance), even if they were otherwise passing. Deans will issue notices, but families can also track this directly in the portal.
Support Resources
Students who are struggling have access to:
- The Learning Center, a staffed tutoring space open daily from 8:10–3:00
- Weekly teacher office hours on Thursdays from 2:15–3:00 (additional hours may also be available)
We want families to use PowerSchool as a tool for staying connected—not a source of stress. It is most effective when used periodically and in partnership with students.