PowerSchool Parent Portal

Frequently Asked Questions

• How do I log into PowerSchool? How can I find my account information?

  To log in for the first time:

  1. Access the Parent or Student Portal: kippchicago.powerschool.com
  2. Create an Account. Once in the Parent or Student Portal, you will need to create an account. Be sure to store your username and password in a secure manner.
  3. Add your students. Use the Access ID for each of your students to link them to your account.

  Once you have created an account:

  1. Visit the Parent or Student Portal
  2. Enter your username and password

  Note: Registration must be done via the school/district web portal.

  Please email parentportal@kippchicago.org for any questions or assistance.

• How do I reset my password?

  Parents can reset their password through the website using the directions below.  If you encounter any difficulties with the following instructions, please reach out to your school for further assistance.

  To reset passwords from your school’s web portal:

  1. Click the link Forgot Username or Password
  2. Enter the username and email address for your account, then click Enter
  3. You should then receive an email from your child’s school (ex: KIPP Ascend Primary). If you aren’t seeing the email, check your Junk or Spam folder
  4. Click on the password reset link in the email you receive.
  5. Enter a new password.
  6. Log in to the website to verify the password has been successfully reset and is working.
  7. Log in to the app
• How can I add a second student to my parent account?

  To add a student via the web portal:

  1. After signing in to the web portal, click Account Preferences on the left menu
  2. Under Account Preferences, click on the Students tab
  3. Now click on the Add + button and follow the necessary steps
• How can I change the email address for my parent account?

  If you need to change the email address associated with your account, please contact your child’s school directly.