I. Create an ASCENDER ParentPortal account and log on.

ASCENDER ParentPortal > Login

Before enrolling a student, create a user account in ASCENDER ParentPortal in order to obtain a user name and password to access the system. When you access ParentPortal, the Login page is displayed.

❏ Click Create Account.

Parent Login Page

The Create Account - User Information page opens.

User Information

Create User Account page

User Name

Create a username to identify you in ASCENDER ParentPortal with a combination of letters from your first and last name.

Requirements:

• 6-25 alphanumeric characters

• Unique (no one else in the district is using it)

• Not case-sensitive

Password

Type a password that you will use when you log on to ASCENDER ParentPortal.

A show/hide toggle show button allows you to view or mask the characters you are typing.

Requirements:

• 8-46 alphanumeric characters

• Three of the following: uppercase, lowercase, numeric, and special characters

• Case-sensitive

Password Verification

Re-enter your password to verify that you typed it as intended.


Email Address

(Required) Type your email address. You cannot enter an address that is already in use.

NOTE: If you have multiple students associated with your account, the email address listed for the guardian at your student's campus must match for ALL students associated with your ParentPortal account in order for Registration features to be activated, and the email address must be validated.

Mobile Number

Type your ten-digit mobile number. You cannot enter a number that is in use.


❏ Click Next.

Security Question

Security Questions

Select Question

Select a question. If you need to reset your password, you will be asked this question.

Answer

Type the answer to the question.

You will need to answer this question correctly to recover your password. Be sure to select a question for which you will remember the answer easily.

IMPORTANT: The answer is case-sensitive (always write it exactly as it appears here, including upper and lower case letters).


❏ Click Next.

Create Account - finish page



Complete

❏ Click Finish.

  • The My Account page opens where you can add a student to your account and update your security and contact information.
  • If you entered an email address or mobile number, you will receive a notification message containing a verification link.


NOTE: If you are not listed as a contact or as a guardian (i.e., student, step-parent, etc.), you will be a read-only user with limited access.