PowerSchool SIS Features
Platform Content (3)
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File Sharing
Provides robust sharing options for communication with both internal and external stakeholders.
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White-Labeling
Allows users to implement their own branding throughout the platform.
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Gradebook
Contains grading tools to grade assessments and assignments created in-app and externally.
Platform Additional Functionality (3)
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Cloud
Provides a cloud based version of the platform.
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Mobility
Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go.
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Messaging
Contains in-application messaging abilities.
Platform Data (5)
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Visualization
Contains tools to visalize data sets or workflows.
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Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
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Analytics
Compiles data on students’ usage, performance, or other key metrics and displays that data in analytics reports or visual dashboards.
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Registration
Contains class registration capabilities.
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Atttendance
Provides attendance taking and tracking functionality.
Integrations (3)
Integrations
Seamlessly integrates functions from multiple departments including finance and HR in a single system
Communication
Includes tools that improve communication across departments
Data Sharing
Effectively integrates with student data sources
Reporting (2)
Report Generation
Generates a variety of reports
Report Automation
Automates tasks involved with creating reports
Core Modules (3)
Finance and Accounting
Manages core financial and accounting processes
Human Resources
Automates and manages HR processes, including employee records and payroll
Billing and Fees
Automates billing and fee collection
Agentic AI - K-12 Student Information Systems (2)
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Additional Functionality (125)
Employee Management
Track employee schedules, availability, and performance across projects and tasks
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Alerts/Notifications
Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges
Content Management
Handles digital content throughout its lifecycle, from creation and storage to distribution and archiving
Client Portal
Private online space that lets businesses securely share documents and provide information access to clients
Contact Management
Manage, organize, and store contact information
Reporting & Statistics
Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns
Scheduling
Plan availability and assign specific time slots for tasks and resources
Billing & Invoicing
Create, manage, and send invoices or bills to customers
Calendar Management
Track and manage schedules and meetings via an integrated calendar
Reminders
Timed notification for any upcoming task, deadline, appointment, or activity
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Admissions Management
Handle the registration and admission process for existing and new students
Forms Management
Store, manage and track all forms in a centralized location
Student Management
Database of students to track personal information of individuals and families
Access Controls/Permissions
Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems
Student Portal
Email Management
Manage, store and organize emails within the system or via third-party apps
Payroll Management
Manage employee salary processes, data, taxes, and records administration efficiently
Enrollments/Onboarding
Manage the enrollment and onboarding of all new members and accepted applications
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
Records Management
Ability to record, store, update, and retrieve information
Electronic Payments
Electronically collect payments for goods or services
Course Authoring
Developing custom training courses for educating employees or for teachers to create courses for their students
Curriculum Management
Map out the subjects that comprise courses of study
Assignment Management
Assign issues and tasks based on availability or required skills
Transportation Management
Organize and track the physical movement of goods from one location to another
Customizable Reports
Alter the layout and content of reports
Document Storage
Store and organize documents in a centralized system
Registration Management
Oversee and coordinate the registration of attendees, visitors, customers, events, activities, etc.
Customizable Forms
Customize contracts and forms to collect specific information
Assessment Management
Creation, administration, and evaluation of assessments or tests
Online Calendar
Online calendar of upcoming events/activities viewable to members and visitors
Search/Filter
Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria
Self Service Portal
Online portal through which end users can access the system, manage tasks, or obtain information
Event Calendar
A list of events with their respective dates
Progress Reports
Document and report the progress of ongoing projects
Progress Tracking
Reporting on how each user, task or process has advanced since its initiation
Student Information/Records
Create lists of student grades, transcripts, class lists, course schedules, etc. to be shared with instructors and administration
Document Management
Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location
Class Scheduling
Schedule in-person or online classes
Summary Reports
Real-Time Notifications
Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs
Online Payments
Accept and process online payment transactions
Faculty/Staff Management
Track and manage staff profiles, recruitment, schedules, productivity, career development and performance
Employee Portal
Online portal where employees can access and track their own information
Real-Time Data
Receive data and information in real time
Attendance Management
Manage attendance for classes, shifts, meetings, or events
Parent/Student Portal
Online gateway through which parents and students can view material and communicate with teachers
Task Management
Create, manage and track all task activities and progression
Learning Management
Organize and track educational activities
Attendance Tracking
Track the attendance of specific individuals or groups
Financial Management
Plan, manage, and track the financial activities of an individual or organization
Data Import/Export
Import and export data to and from software applications
Report Cards
Create, manage, and distribute student reports that document their academic progress and achievements
Fee Collection
Automatically collect recurring fees or dues from members
Performance Metrics
A set of indicators that tracks the performance of networks, applications, systems, teams, etc.
For Higher Education
Software designed for higher education organizations
Mobile App
Access the system via a mobile application
Role-Based Permissions
Set & manage permission levels based on user roles and restrict access to only authorized individuals
Faculty/Staff Management
Track and manage staff profiles, recruitment, schedules, productivity, career development and performance
Reporting & Statistics
Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns
Class Scheduling
Schedule in-person or online classes
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
K-12
Software designed for kindergarten through 12th grade schools
Parent Portal
Portal for parents to see and update childrens' info, track progress & more
Attendance Tracking
Track the attendance of specific individuals or groups
Classroom Management
Plan and schedule lessons and maintain students' behavior in the classroom
Single Sign On
Allow users to access multiple services after entering their login credentials once
Records Management
Ability to record, store, update, and retrieve information
Progress Reports
Document and report the progress of ongoing projects
Customizable Reports
Alter the layout and content of reports
Access Controls/Permissions
Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems
Customizable Branding
Add customized logos and colors to align with company branding
Skills Assessment
Observe employees over a period of time to gain an understanding of their abilities to perform certain tasks
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Online Payments
Accept and process online payment transactions
Communication Management
Manage and track all internal and external communication conducted via calls, email, text, or chat
Contact Management
Manage, organize, and store contact information
Collaboration Tools
Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Calendar Management
Track and manage schedules and meetings via an integrated calendar
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
Financial Management
Plan, manage, and track the financial activities of an individual or organization
Student Portal
Library Management
Manage all in-house operations of the school library
Forms Management
Store, manage and track all forms in a centralized location
Event Calendar
A list of events with their respective dates
Blended Learning
Supports learning paths that combine in-person classes with online/virtual courses
Payroll Management
Manage employee salary processes, data, taxes, and records administration efficiently
Student Information/Records
Create lists of student grades, transcripts, class lists, course schedules, etc. to be shared with instructors and administration
Independent/Private
Software designed for private/independent schools
Document Management
Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location
Learning Management
Organize and track educational activities
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Alerts/Notifications
Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges
Search/Filter
Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria
Enrollments/Onboarding
Manage the enrollment and onboarding of all new members and accepted applications
Email Management
Manage, store and organize emails within the system or via third-party apps
Curriculum Management
Map out the subjects that comprise courses of study
Assessment Management
Creation, administration, and evaluation of assessments or tests
Gradebook
Track student's scores and grades on course materials
Course Authoring
Developing custom training courses for educating employees or for teachers to create courses for their students
Bookstore Management
Manage book inventory and handle transactions for stores that sell books
Data Import/Export
Import and export data to and from software applications
Housing Management
Overseeing housing processes, including room occupancy, roommate preferences, and maintenance management
Student Management
Database of students to track personal information of individuals and families
Admissions Management
Handle the registration and admission process for existing and new students
Reporting/Analytics
View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data
Document Storage
Store and organize documents in a centralized system
Electronic Payments
Electronically collect payments for goods or services
Customizable Forms
Customize contracts and forms to collect specific information
Cafeteria Management
Manage cafeteria operations such as menu creation, payment processing, order intake, or vendor management
Activity Tracking
Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems
Facility Management
Manage the maintenance of building facilities
For Higher Education
Software designed for higher education organizations
Online Calendar
Online calendar of upcoming events/activities viewable to members and visitors
Self Service Portal
Online portal through which end users can access the system, manage tasks, or obtain information
Attendance Management
Manage attendance for classes, shifts, meetings, or events
Role-Based Permissions
Set & manage permission levels based on user roles and restrict access to only authorized individuals
Assignment Management
Assign issues and tasks based on availability or required skills
School District
Software designed for school districts
Special Education
Software designed for special education institutions
Registration Management
Oversee and coordinate the registration of attendees, visitors, customers, events, activities, etc.
Parent/Student Portal
Online gateway through which parents and students can view material and communicate with teachers
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