SKYWARD GPISD

“Skyward Student and Family Access” is a web-based portal that allows students and their families to access and view student-related information in the Skyward student information system. This system is commonly used by school districts to provide transparency and communication between the school, students, and parents.

Through Skyward Student and Family Access, users can typically access the following information:

1. Grades: View current grades and assignments for each class.
2. Attendance: Check attendance records to see if the student was present, absent, or tardy for specific dates.
3. Schedule: View the student’s class schedule, including courses and teachers.
4. Calendar: Access the school calendar with important dates, events, and holidays.
5. Messaging: Communicate with teachers, counselors, and other school staff via the messaging feature.
6. Personal Information: Review and update contact information, emergency contacts, and other personal details.
7. Progress Reports and Report Cards: Access interim progress reports and report cards.
8. Graduation Progress (for older students): Track progress toward graduation requirements.

Skyward Student and Family Access enhances communication between schools and families by providing a convenient and secure way to monitor a student’s academic performance and stay informed about school-related matters. It empowers students and their families to actively participate in the educational process and support the student’s academic success. However, the specific features and data accessible through Skyward may vary depending on the school district’s implementation and configuration of the system.

“Skyward Finance” with employee access refers to a component of the Skyward administrative software suite that is designed for managing financial and human resources functions within a school district or organization. It allows authorized employees, such as finance personnel and administrators, to access and handle various financial and payroll-related tasks.

Here are some common features and functionalities that are typically available through Skyward Finance (employee access):

1. Payroll Management: Process payroll for employees, including calculating salaries, deductions, and taxes.
2. Accounts Payable: Manage invoices and payments to vendors and suppliers.
3. Budgeting: Create and monitor budgets for different departments and projects.
4. Purchasing: Handle purchase requisitions and approvals for goods and services.
5. General Ledger: Maintain a record of financial transactions and account balances.
6. Employee Information: Access and update employee data, including payroll information and benefits.
7. Time and Attendance: Track employee work hours and absences.
8. Financial Reporting: Generate various financial reports and statements for analysis and auditing.
9. Employee Self-Service: Allow employees to access their pay stubs, tax information, and update personal details.

It’s important to note that the specific features and functionalities offered in Skyward Finance may vary based on the school district or organization’s needs and the configuration of the software.

The goal of Skyward Finance is to streamline financial processes, improve transparency, and provide accurate and timely financial information for decision-making and compliance purposes. Access to Skyward Finance is usually restricted to authorized personnel to maintain data security and privacy.