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District Digital Guide: Infinite Campus vs ParentSquare

Infinite Campus: System of Record ("The Vault")

Use Infinite Campus for official student records, administrative data, and academic history.

  • Official Records: Manage enrollment, GPA, registration, spotlight, and records.
  • Academic Data: View grades, teacher gradebooks, behavior, and attendance records.
  • State Data: State reporting (EOG/EOC and other state testing).
  • Reports: Issue report cards, progress reports, schedules, spotlight, and unofficial transcripts.
  • Best Practice: Official system of record for secure data management and compliance.

ParentSquare: Engagement Hub ("Family Communication")

Use ParentSquare for daily interactions, school updates, and classroom connections.

  • Daily Updates: Post classroom and school updates (newsletters, announcements, and photos).
  • Communication: Two-way parent-teacher messaging and class group threads.
  • Alerts: Send emergency alerts, weather closures, and calendar notifications.
  • Forms & Actions: Manage permission slips, RSVPs, sign-ups, and volunteer coordination.
  • Best Practice: Active engagement hub for daily school-to-home connection.
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