4. Complete “Parent Account Details” Be sure to use a valid email address and note the username and password for future use.
**Be aware of the Password requirements!
5. Complete the “Link Students to Account” section to connect your account to the students accounts/information/profile.
For the Access ID and Access Password, refer to the PowerSchool Parent Portal Instructions sent home by the school with each student.
Note: be sure to use the PARENT SPECIFIC student Access ID on the letter. The Access ID for the parent is different than the STUDENT ID, but the passwords will be the same.
If you have multiple students in Dothan City Schools, complete the information for each student in this area. Again, be sure to use the correct Access ID and Password for each student.
For the “Relationship” question, this refers to relationship of the person creating the account to the student. “I am the “ (in relation) ” of the student.
6. Click the blue “Enter” at the bottom of the screen once all information has been entered.
7. Your account should be successfully created.
8. You will receive an email to the one used in the account setup process to verify your account. Click the blue URL link in the email to verify.
9. The link will return to PowerSchool with the message below. Log in with your previously created account credentials.
10. You will now have access to your student(s) class schedule, grades, attendance, and additional tools and information.
1. In your mobile phone’s app store, download the “PowerSchool Mobile” app.
2. When the app downloads, open and enter the 4-digit DCS District Code: ZSFF
3. The login screen should connect to Dothan City Schools.
Parents: Use the username and password created during the account creation process completed on a computer.
Students: Use your Student Username and Password provided at school.
4. After logging in your student’s classes, class averages, attendance, and additional school information should show.
Parents: if during the account creation process you linked multiple students, press the button with your initials in the top right-hand portion of the screen to swap between students.
5. To log out on the app, click the “More” button in the bottom right of the app.
6. Press “Account” and scroll down and press “Sign Out”
The following information has been obtained from PowerSchool's Parent and Student Resource Site to help parents with questions about the PowerSchool Parent Portal and Mobile App.
Q: How do I log into PowerSchool? How can I find my account information?
You will need the following information from your school or district:
Email from PowerSchool with your username and a temporary password
Q: What is the district code for Dothan City Schools?
ZSFF
Q: What is the PowerSchool Parent Portal?
The parent portal is an online portal accessible anywhere on the web that parents can log in to and see all of their children in one place, their grades, assignments, scores, attendance, schedules, and school bulletins for each school your children attend. One account with all of your learners!
Q: How can I add additional students to my parent account?
To add a student via the web portal:
Aftering into the web portal, click 'Account Preferences' on the left menu.
Under 'Account Preferences', click on the 'Students' tab.
Now click on the 'Add +' button and follow the necessary steps.
Q: What is the PowerSchool Mobile App?
The PowerSchool Mobile App gives parents and students instant access to information they need to stay up-to-date on student grades, performance, and attendance.
Receive real-time push notifications with updates about grades, attendance, and assignments
Access all of your children in one portal
View grades, assignments, attendance
Designed for iPhones/iOS, tablets, and Google/Android devices
Q: How do I download the app?
You can download the app on through the Apple App Store or Google Play for Android.
Please note all features may be turned on or used by Dothan City Schools.
Please make sure to keep your email account on file with the school up to date to ensure proper communication and access to your PowerSchool Parent Account.
How to Access Parent Portal (Video)
Need help getting started? Watch the video or use any of the resources above for a step-by-step walkthrough of creating and accessing your PowerSchool Parent Portal account.
Having trouble accessing your account? Please contact your child's school for assistance.
