Overview
Effective and clear communication is critical for the success of our students and schools.In Highline, we use ParentSquare to communicate between school and home.ParentSquare is a family engagement and communication tool designed to keep families informed and encourage engagement and connection across Highline. ParentSquare provides a safe way for families and students to:
- Send and receive all district, school and classroom communication via email, text or app notification
- Choose to receive information as it comes or all at once with a daily digest at 6:00 p.m.
- Communicate in your preferred language
- Share and view pictures and files, see calendar items and RSVP for events
ParentSquare Overview - English
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ParentSquare Overview - Spanish
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Login
Desktop
Visit the ParentSquare website to login into your account. To register for you account, insert your email address on file at your child's school. If youdon't know your password, select "forgot password" and follow the prompts to re-set it.
Mobile App
Use the links below to download the ParentSquare mobile app.
Handouts & Trainings
You can use ParentSquare portal using any device. You can download the free mobile app for iOS or Android or use the desktop version. If your contact information is up-to-date with the school, you will also receive it via email and/or text message.Below are resources on how to use ParentSquare and activate your account.
- GETTING STARTED GUIDE
- ACCOUNT REGISTRATION HANDOUT
- INTRODUCTION TO PARENTSQUARE
GETTING STARTED GUIDE
Parents & Guardians Getting Started Guide
1. Open the invitation email or text. Click Activate your account or tap the link to activate your account.
2. Create a Password for your ParentSquare account and
click Register.
3. Click Confirm for your phone number and/or email. A verification code will be sent to the email or phone number.
4. Enter the verification code to
confirm.
5. Confirm your child(ren) by clicking Confirm. Use Not My Child if a child listed is not associated with your
account.
6. Select Yes, This is Me when you have confirmed your contact information and child(ren) associated with your account.
Name misspelled?
Wrong email or phone number?
Missing a child on your account?
Contact your child’s school to get this information updated.
Once you are logged in to ParentSquare, you will be able to
access self-paced training modules, video resources and help articles to assist you with using ParentSquare.
7. Click ? (Help) for help or your school contact information.
8. Select Help Articles to learn how to use ParentSquare.
For a printed copy of these materials, click the links below:
ACCOUNT REGISTRATION HANDOUT
Our School is Using ParentSquare!
ParentSquare is a simple and safe way to connect and communicate.
Register now so you can:
• customize email, text and/or app notifications,
• RSVP for classroom and school activities,
• sign permission slips, and
• securely receive important student documents.
For a printed copy of these materials, click the links below:
INTRODUCTION TO PARENTSQUARE
Our school is using ParentSquare!
Dear Parents & Guardians,
We are excited to let you know that this year we’ll be using ParentSquare to communicate with you at the school, and in your classrooms and groups.
ParentSquare provides a simple and safe way for everyone at school to connect.
With ParentSquare you’ll be able to:
• Receive all district, school and classroom communication via email, text, or app
• View the school and classroom calendar and RSVP for events
• Easily sign up to volunteer and/or bring items
• Securely receive report cards, IEPs and other important student documents
Activate your Account
You will soon receive an invitation email or text to join ParentSquare. Please click the link to activate your account. It takes less than a minute.
You can use ParentSquare on any device. You can download the free mobile app for iOS or Android or use the desktop version at www.parentsquare.com.
Our goal is for every family to join ParentSquare and engage with our school community.
Please feel free to ask me any questions.
Thank you so much!
ParentSquare Tips for Parents & Guardians
1.Activate Your Account: Click the link in your activation email/text, or sign up on parentsquare.com or via the ParentSquare app.
2.Download App: It’s easy to stay in the loop with the
ParentSquare app. Download it now for iOS or Android devices.
3.Set Preferences: Click your name in the top right to set your notification and language preferences.
4.Get Photos & Files: Click ‘Photos & Files’ in sidebar to
access pictures, forms, and documents that have been shared with you.
5.Appreciate Posts: Click ‘Appreciate’ in your email/app or website to thank a teacher or staff member for a post.
6.Comment or Reply: Click ‘Comment’ in app or website to
privately ask a question about the post that your teacher or school sent.
7.Participate Click: ‘Sign Ups & RSVPs’ in the sidebar to see available opportunities. Click bell on top to check your commitments.
8.Join a Group: Click ‘Groups’ in the sidebar to
join a group or committee at your school to participate or to stay up-to-date.
9. Find People:Click ‘Directory’ in the sidebar to find contact information for school staff.
10. Get in Touch:Click ‘Messages’ in the sidebar to privately get in touch with staff and teachers.
For a printed copy of these materials, click the links below:
Family Training Video - English
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Family Training Video - Spanish
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ParentVUE vs. ParentSquare
ParentVUE and ParentSquare are tools we encourage you to use to support your student’s learning. Think of ParentVUE as a tool you use to view and update records. Think of ParentSquare as the place you go to engage with teachers and staff.
ParentSquare
In ParentSquare you can connect with teachers and school staff:
- Send and receive messages from the school via email, text or mobile app
- Communicate in your preferred language
- Direct message teachers, staff and principals
- Share pictures and files
- See calendar items
- Sign up for conferences
- Participate in group messages
ParentVUE
In ParentVUE you view enrollment records and progress:
- See attendance records
- Annually verify contact information, emergency contacts and health information (a process called online verification)
- Review academic progress and grades
- Check class schedules and course history
- See graduation requirements and status
- Translate information into your preferred language
- See records for all your children at any Highline school with a single login
In This Section
Keep Your Contact Information Up to Date
It is important your contact information is up-to-date with your school. ParentSquare automatically generates an account for each parent/guardian using their preferred email address and phone number listed in ParentVUE. We recommend reviewing your contact information annually.
Note: ParentSquare considers phone numbers marked as a cell phone as a parent/guardian’s primary phone number.
