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This page will have some attendance helpers for districts to use. If you have any problems with any of these functions please feel free to e-mail info@powerdatasolutions.org and someone will get back to you as quickly as possible.

New to customizing PowerSchool? Click here for some basic instructions.

Titlesort iconRevision DateContributor(s)ProPremier (5.1.x)Premier (5.2.x)Functionaility
Customization Basics08/31/2008 - 3:56pm
Matt Freund
YYYBasic instructions on customizing PowerSchool
Help! I can't get into PowerTeacher Gradebook from my Home Computer!11/15/2007 - 1:00am
Jason Treadwell
NYA live document with some things to check to see why you can't log into your gradebook from your home computer.
How Do I Install the Oracle ODBC Driver?08/14/2008 - 12:04pm
Jason Treadwell
PowerSchool
NNYSimple directions on how to install the Oracle ODBC Driver
How Do I Translate Sybase to Oracle08/04/2008 - 6:22pm
Jason Treadwell
NYYA running list of differences between Sybase and Oracle, specifically how PowerSchool handles Sybase or Oracle.
How To Add a Custom Alert01/09/2008 - 1:00am
Jason Treadwell
YYSome step by step directions on how to create more alerts than what come with PowerSchool. Directions were originally posted on PSUG for pro but also work with premier. Setting experation dates does not make the system auto clear the custom alert text.
How To Add Info to the Header11/12/2007 - 1:00am
Jason Treadwell
YYYSome step by step directions on how to change what a user sees at the top of each page in the header area. The document describes how to add the current date and day in the rotation to the top of the page as well as the addition of a link to a custom document.
How to Combine multiple fields into 110/31/2007 - 12:00am
Jason Treadwell
YYDirections for writing a script that will combine multiple fields into one. Summary of the custom parent/guardian page is also included.
How to Create New Wildcards02/24/2008 - 1:00am
Jason Treadwell
YYSome step by step directions on how to create and use a brand new wildcard.
How To Force Users to Enter Information Correctly11/08/2007 - 1:00am
Jason Treadwell
YYSome step by step directions on how to force a user to enter information in the correct format.
How to Manage Customizations09/06/2008 - 9:19am
Jason Treadwell
YYYSome tips on how to manage customizations
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