wilkes-barre area school district skyward family access center

WILKES-BARRE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICTSKYWARD FAMILY ACCESS CENTERwww.wbasd.k12.pa.usSKYWARD FAMILY ACCESS/USER EXPECTATIONS AGREEMENTSkyward Family Access is a tool for parents to access online, timely and secureinformation about their student(s). Each parent or legal guardian is provided with theirown unique portal user ID and password for Family Access. By accessing your account,you are agreeing to abide by and support the terms of use and user expectations setforth in this document to insure the safety and privacy of each student.SECTION 1: Parent/Guardian Agreement for Use of the Systema. Parents/guardians agree not to share their password or allow anyone other thanthemselves to use their Family Access account including their own child(ren).b. Parents/guardians agree not to access data or any account owned by anotherparent.c. Parents/guardians agree and understand that in the interest of security, theDistrict reserves the right to change user passwords or deny access at any time.d. Parents/guardians agree and understand that three unsuccessful logins coulddisable their account. If an account becomes locked, the parent/guardian shoulduse the link provided on the Family Access Login Page to request their passwordbe reset.e. Parents/guardians agree and understand that this service is offered as a besteffort. The District cannot troubleshoot home computer issues. Parents/guardiansshould refer to the Frequently Asked Questions on the Family Access page forcomputer requirements. Parents/guardians agree to act in a responsible, ethicaland legal manner.f. Parents/guardians will not attempt to harm or destroy the school or the District'sdata or networks.g. Parents/guardians will not use this Internet site for any illegal activity, includingviolation of Federal and State Data Privacy laws. Anyone found to be in violationof these laws would be subject to civil and/or criminal prosecution.h. Parents/guardians agree to notify their school immediately if they identify asecurity problem within the Portal without demonstrating the problem to anyoneelse.i. Parents/guardians agree not to set their computer to automatically login to FamilyAccess.

WILKES-BARRE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICTSKYWARD FAMILY ACCESS CENTERwww.wbasd.k12.pa.usSECTION 2: User ExpectationsThe Internet and secure web access have altered the ways that confidential informationmay be accessed, communicated, and transferred by members of society. Thosechanges are influencing instruction and student learning. The School Board supportsaccess by students, parents/guardians, teachers, and administrators to informationalresources that will improve participation in a child's education and improvecommunication between students, parents/guardians and the student's teachers.The Wilkes-Barre Area District manages student information electronically and willmake the student education records available for viewing only to authorizedparents/guardians with a secure connection over the Internet. All parents/guardians willcomply with the Internet use regulations and all technology regulations/procedures, aswell as all other District Policies that may apply.Electronic Access to Student Information RegulationThe Wilkes-Barre Area School District uses a secure Internet site to enable electronicaccess to student information; enhancing communication between ourparents/guardians, students, teachers, principals and administrators.A) Rights and ResponsibilitiesThis access is a service offered to all current and active parents/guardians of theWilkes-Barre Area School District students. Access to student information from theInternet is a privilege, not a right. Only after a family has enrolled their child(ren) inWilkes-Barre Area Schools will a parent/guardian be authorized to access a FamilyAccess account. Once a student withdraws or graduates from the Wilkes-Barre AreaSchool District their access will be inactivated. Parents/guardians and staff mustunderstand and practice proper and ethical use.B) Information Accuracy ResponsibilitiesInformation accuracy is the joint responsibility between schools, parents/guardians, andstudents. Each school will make every attempt to ensure information is accurate andcomplete. If a parent/guardian or student discovers any inaccurate information, they willnotify their school immediately.

WILKES-BARRE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICTSKYWARD FAMILY ACCESS CENTERwww.wbasd.k12.pa.usC) Information AccessibleThe Wilkes-Barre Area School District reserves the right to add, modify or deletefunctions viewed via the Internet site at any time without notice, including, but not limitedto, the functions listed below.School and District Notices Family Demographic Information School CalendarStudent Schedules Attendance Assignment Due DatesAssessment Data Progress/Report Cards Food Service AccountsTeacher MessagesTeacher EmailWhen the student portal is opened, students in grades 9 to II will be able to request thecourses that they would like to take next year.SECTION 3: System Requirements and SupportA) System RequirementsThe most current system requirements are posted on the Family Access website.B) SupportHelp and contact information is located on the Family Access Support page.1. The District cannot troubleshoot home computer issues.2. Parents/guardians should refer to the Frequently Asked Questions on the FamilyAccess Support Page for computer requirements, login help and portal usageinstructions.3. Parents/guardians who have forgotten their user ID or password should completethe “Lost User ID” process located on the Family Access Login Page.C) Limitation of School District LiabilityThe Wilkes-Barre Area School District will use reasonable measures to protect studentinformation from unauthorized viewing. The District will not be responsible for financialobligations arising through unauthorized use of the District's system or Internet. TheDistrict does not promise any particular level or method of access to the Internet site forviewing student information. The District will not be responsible for actions taken by theparent/guardian or student that would cause compromise of their student information.The District reserves the right to limit or terminate the Internet site for viewing studentinformation without notice. All parents/ guardians and students of the District network,by requesting an Internet site for viewing student information account, consent toelectronic monitoring and understand that this is a private network used as aneducational tool by the Wilkes-Barre Area School District employees and students.Account activity is electronically recorded.

WILKES-BARRE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICTSKYWARD FAMILY ACCESS CENTERwww.wbasd.k12.pa.usTO ACCESS YOUR ACCOUNT, FOLLOW THESE STEPS:1. Return the Family Access Request Form to your child’s school.2. Go to the Wilkes-Barre Area School District website http://www.wbasd.k12.pa.us3. Click on the Community button and then on the Guardian-Students.4. On the right hand side of the screen click .5. To obtain a user ID and password, click on the “Forgot User ID or Password” linkand enter your email address. As long as the email address matches the addressthat is in the system, your user ID and password will be sent to that address.6. Follow the on-screen prompts. If you have any trouble, please refer to the FamilyAccess Support page.REMINDER: Using the Family Access system implies consent and understanding to theuse and terms set forth in the Family Access Access/User ExpectationsAgreement.

WILKES-BARRE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICTSKYWARD FAMILY ACCESS CENTERwww.wbasd.k12.pa.usFAMILY ACCESS USERNAME REQUESTPlease Print Clearly - Only one application per parent or Guardian is necessary. Your login and passwordwill allow access to all Wilkes-Barre Area students in your family.Parent or Legal Guardian Information- (One parent/Guardian per form)Last NameEmail AddressFirst NamePhone NumberWilkes-Barre Area StudentsLast Name First Name School GradeBy completing the application for this account, you allow the Wilkes-Barre Area School District (WBASD) to makeinformation confidential under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, including but not limited to yourstudent’s schedule, attendance record, discipline record, grade information, demographic information, healthinformation, and other school information available to you by means of the Internet on a website that is secure andaccessible by a login and password. You will be able to see your student’s digital records with your unique login andpassword. Other guardians and your student will be provided their own unique login and password to access thedigital student information. Therefore, your login and password should not be shared with anyone.You understand and agree that WBASD is not responsible for unauthorized Internet access to your student’s digitalrecords by persons who do not have your consent. By signing the signature line below, you confirm that youunderstand and accept the guidelines and conditions for access to your student’s digital records and you waive anyclaims or causes of action that you may have against WBASD by reason of such unauthorized access.Guardian SignatureDate