This summer we have migrated from Powerschool to Alma, a new software system to help us better manage school, classroom, and student information.
Alma, much like PowerSchool, is a secure, easy-to-use online system that brings important school information and tools together in one place.
In addition to educator tools, Alma offers a parent and student dashboard to help the student’s support system stay informed and on track with their learning. Alma provides access to:
School Calendar
Staff Directory
Class Rosters
Attendance History
Assignments
Grades
Locker and Student ID information
Parents and guardians can email teachers and school staff through Alma, so you never have to search for their contact information. Families with more than one child enrolled at our school will be able to access each student’s information with a single login.
On Tuesday August 15, 2023, parents and guardians will receive an email from Alma with information about how to set up their account and log into the portal. See instructions here. If you have not received this email by August 16th, please contact Darlene Dodge ([email protected]). You can also find a link to access Alma and its many resources on our website at www.sau85.org.
Once you have created and logged into your account please select ALMA start, to complete the registration forms for the 23 - 24 school year. Only ONE parent should complete the forms through AlmaStart
Setting Up Mobile App
Android
Follow Google's instructions for installing a PWA.
iOS
- Using your web browser (Safari), log into your school’s Alma site.
- At the bottom of the screen, tap on the “share” icon and scroll up past your suggested apps.
- Then, select “add to home screen.”
- You can modify the title of the icon or leave it as is before you tap “add,” and that’s it!
https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/bookmark-favorite-webpages-iph42ab2f3a7/ios
For more information about Alma, visit their website at www.getalma.com. If you have questions, please contact us at [email protected]. You can also find frequently asked questions about Alma here.
- Darlene Dodge