GCISD - Family Access

We are pleased to announce Family Access for the
Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District.

Family Access is a free web-based application that gives parents and guardians online access to their child's grades, assignments, attendance, schedules, emergency information, and more! This access is made possible through our student information system, Skyward Family Access. Here's the information that is currently available through Family Access:

All Students

Student information (name, birth date, grade, locker, etc.)
Parent/Guardian Information (names, addresses, phone numbers, and email)
Emergency contact information
Student attendance and schedules
Student Gradebook showing posted grades, missing assignments, and current class grade
Immunization records and other health-related information
Message center where teachers may post class or individual messages

Secondary Students

Report cards
Next year course selections (available in the Spring only)
Activities (school-based extracurricular activities such as NHS, clubs, etc.)
Fee Management (high school only)

If you have access to a computer, you can now monitor your child's assignments and grades on a regular basis. It's easy to use and we think you'll find this an invaluable tool!

We know that security is a concern. Family Access uses Secured Socket Layer (SSL) encryption. This is the same encryption system used by sites that accept credit card numbers and other personal data that must be secure.

Each parent/guardian, upon request, will be given a unique login and password. This will be your access to your child's information. To ensure that the login and password are given only to the parents or guardians, you must pick up this information in person.

The first open enrollment for Family Access for the 2007-2008 school year took place during August Registration and Residency Verification. The second open enrollment is during campus Curriculum Nights.

If you were unable to enroll in Family Access at either of these events, you may still enroll through your child’s campus after Curriculum Night. Enrollment forms are available online (links are at the bottom of this page). Return the completed and signed form to your child’s campus. Allow 7-10 school days for the office to complete your enrollment. They will let you know when you can pick up your login and password.

For security and confidentiality reasons, the Family Access login and password will be given only to parents or guardians. You must pick up your login and password information in person at the campus at which you enrolled. Please be prepared to show identification.

If you have more than one child in the district, you'll be pleased to know that Family Access gives you access to all your children from the same login/password. You only need to fill out one enrollment form and return it to one campus.

The Gradebook section of Family Access lets you view assignments and grades in each of your child's subjects. Please note that this tool is provided to give you a general idea of how your child is doing in class. You will not be able to access the grades portion of Family Access until around the time of the first Progress Report. Teachers need this time to set up their gradebooks for the new school year.

As in any profession, teachers have different work styles and schedules. Some teachers enter grades all at once while others enter them on a regular basis. You may see assignments listed without grades or as missing because the teacher is still grading the assignment.

You should always ask your child about grades and missing assignments before contacting the teacher.

Grades posted at the end of grading terms and end of semesters are the only accurate grades. These grades reflect all assignments that have been turned in and graded during that grading term.
Progress reports are available as soon as the office posts them to the web.
Missing assignments do not necessarily mean that your child hasn't turned in work. Teachers often create assignments in Gradebook once they assign them. This is beneficial for you because you know what assignments your student has been given. The teachers enter the grades once the assignment has been turned in and graded.
Please remember that teachers have a limited amount of time per day to prepare for classes and grade assignments. It may take several days for a teacher to grade assignments and enter the grades in Gradebook.
Teachers have varying work styles and schedules. It is possible that you may not see grades for some assignments until close to the end of the grading term.
Elementary: Teachers sometimes divide the class into groups in some subjects to allow students to work on assignments better suited to their progress. You may see missing assignments when your child is in a different group and doing a different assignment.
Please check with your child first when you have questions about missing assignments.

Middle School and High School Expectations for Family Access

Family Access System Requirements

Screen Resolution: Family Access is best viewed at a minimum screen resolution of 1024 x 768.
Supported Web Browsers:
- Windows® 98/98SE/ME/2000/XP:
  Internet Explorer® 5.5+
  Firefox 1.5+
- Mac OS® 8.1-9.X:
  Internet Explorer® 5.1.7
- Mac OS® 10.3 or higher:
  Safari® 1.2
  Firefox 1.5+
Pop-Up Blockers: You will need to disable your pop-up blocker or know how to override it.