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Quick Start Guide

Parent Onboarding

Help parents get started with their portal accounts and mobile app.

25 minutes Beginner
1

Generate Parent Accounts

Create portal accounts for parents to access their children's information.

  • Automatic Creation: Parent accounts are auto-generated when students are imported with parent emails
  • Manual Creation: Go to Students → Parent Accounts to create accounts manually
  • Bulk Generation: Generate accounts for all parents at once
  • Link Students: Associate parents with their children's records
2

Send Login Credentials

Distribute login information to parents through email or SMS.

  • Email Invitations: Send automated emails with login links and temporary passwords
  • SMS Notifications: Send login credentials via text message
  • Printed Letters: Generate printable login letters for distribution
  • Parent Meeting: Conduct onboarding sessions to help parents get started
3

Parent Portal Login

Guide parents through the login process for the first time.

  1. • Visit your school's parent portal URL (e.g., yourschool.schoolics.com/parent)
  2. • Enter the email address and temporary password provided
  3. • Click Login to access the portal
  4. • Complete first-time setup by creating a new password
4

Portal Overview

Help parents understand the key features available in their portal.

  • Dashboard: Overview of children's progress, fees, and announcements
  • Academic Records: View report cards, exam results, and performance trends
  • Fee Payments: Check fee balances, view payment history, and pay online
  • Attendance: Monitor children's attendance records and patterns
  • Communication: Send messages to teachers and receive school announcements
5

Mobile App Setup

Help parents install and configure the Schoolics mobile app for on-the-go access.

  • Download App: Available on Google Play Store and Apple App Store
  • School Code: Enter your school's unique code during setup
  • Login Credentials: Use the same email and password as the web portal
  • Enable Notifications: Allow push notifications for real-time updates
  • Biometric Login: Set up fingerprint or face recognition for quick access
6

Key Parent Tasks

Show parents the essential tasks they can perform through the portal and app.

  • View Results: Access current and past report cards instantly
  • Pay Fees: Make secure online payments via card or bank transfer
  • Track Attendance: Monitor daily attendance and receive absence alerts
  • Communicate: Send messages to teachers and administrative staff
  • Update Profile: Keep contact information and emergency contacts current
7

Ongoing Support

Establish channels for continuous parent support and engagement.

  • Help Desk: Provide contact information for technical support
  • FAQ Resources: Create and share frequently asked questions
  • Video Tutorials: Share step-by-step video guides for common tasks
  • Regular Updates: Communicate new features and improvements

Pro Tips

  • • Host a parent orientation session at the start of each academic year
  • • Create a simple one-page guide with portal screenshots for parents
  • • Use multiple communication channels (email, SMS, WhatsApp) for login credentials
  • • Encourage parents to download the mobile app for the best experience
  • • Set up a dedicated parent support email or phone line