Parents of students attending classes in the Kennewick School District can sign up for an innovative new computer program called "The Parent Portal". This free program provides parents with the chance to access up-to-the-minute grades their children are earning in each of their classes. In addition, "The Parent Portal" shows how many times students have been absent during the year, any projects or assignments that haven't been completed or are missing, and other school information that parents may find useful.

Parents can access "The Parent Portal" from any computer with Internet capability, with the service available seven days a week. "The Parent Portal" is shut down daily between 2:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. which allows for information to be backed up and routine maintenance to be performed.

"The Parent Portal" is currently up and running at all Kennewick middle schools and high schools, with all Kennewick elementary schools expected to offer the service by the end of the 2005-2006 school year.

If you would like more information about "The Parent Portal" or you would like to sign up for the service, you need to contact the schools your children attend. If you are the parent of an elementary school student, you can also contact the school to find out when they expect to have their "Parent Portal" operational.