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How We Communicate
West Babylon UFSD uses ParentSquare as our primary platform for all district, school, and classroom communications, delivering essential information directly via email, text, and mobile app notifications. This system automatically creates an account for every parent using the contact details provided in our Student Information System. We strongly encourage all parents to access their accounts to download the mobile app and customize their notification preferences, ensuring they stay informed in the way that works best for them.
ParentSquare is a safe, secure, and modern approach to communication and collaboration between school and home.
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What is ParentSquare?
ParentSquare is a unified communication platform that offers a whole host of tools which allows district, school administrators and teachers to more effectively communicate and engage with families and students.
Some features include:
As a registered parent, you can:
- Receive messages from the school and district via phone, email, text, or app notification
- Communicate in your preferred language
- Direct message teachers, staff, and other parents
- Participate in group messages from schools and teachers
- Recevive school specific updates and district-wide communcations
Video Tutorials on Parent Square
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Frequently Asked Questions
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On the app, enter your email or cell phone number. The email and/or cell phone number should match what is in the school's information system (Eschool) or database.
On the web, click ‘Sign In’, then under ‘Register’ section, put your email or phone number and click '“Go”.
If the email or phone number is not recognized by ParentSquare, parents can follow directions to request access or call the school office and ask them to update the contact information.
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ParentSquare allows users to customize their notifications based on notification type and select their preferred delivery method for each school. The Instant setting will send all post notifications in real-time. The Digest setting sends direct messages, alerts, and time-sensitive posts instantly, but sends all non-time sensitive posts at the end of the day, reducing the number of notifications you receive daily. (We recommend the Digest setting.) Learn more about managing notifications.
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Parents can update their language preference for their account. Once they have done this, ParentSquare will automatically translate any communication to them in their selected language. This translation will also occur when the parent sends a message to a staff member. Learn more about ParentSquare translations and how to set the language preference.
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- Activate Your Account
Click the link in your activation email/text, or sign up on the ParentSquare website or via the ParentSquare app.
- Download App
It’s easy to stay in the loop with the ParentSquare app. Download it now. iOS | Android
- Set Preferences
Click your name in the top right to set your notification and language preferences.
- Get Photos & Files
Click ‘Photos & Files’ in sidebar to access pictures, forms, and documents that have been shared with you.
- Appreciate Posts
Click ‘Appreciate’ in your email/app or website to thank a teacher or staff member for a post.
- Comment or Reply
Click ‘Comment’ in app or website to privately ask a question about the post that your teacher or school sent.
- Participate
Click ‘Sign Ups & RSVPs’ in the sidebar to see available opportunities. Click bell on top to check your commitments.
- Join a Group
Click ‘Groups’ in the sidebar to join a group or committee at your school to participate or to stay up to-date.
- Find People
Click ‘Directory’ in the sidebar to find contact information for school staff.
- Get in Touch
Click ‘Messages’ in the sidebar to privately get in touch with staff and teachers.
- Activate Your Account
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Click “Unsubscribe” link on your email from ParentSquare or reply STOP to the SMS from ParentSquare to stop notifications to your email or phone.
**** If the email or phone number is not recognized by ParentSquare, parents can call the school office attendance/registar’s clerk and ask them to update the contact information.
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🛠️ West Babylon Community Tools Introduction
West Babylon UFSD uses several digital tools to streamline communication, manage forms, ensure online safety, and provide easy access to school governance information. Eschool Parent Portal serves as the central hub for accessing student data, while ParentSquare is the primary platform for all district and classroom communications. Additionally, tools like Qustodio promote student digital wellbeing, Final Forms simplify athletic and school paperwork, and BoardDocs offers transparency to board meeting materials.
Access your child’s progress
The Eschool Parent Portal is your secure, central access point for monitoring your child's academic progress and data within West Babylon UFSD. You can log in to view important student information, including grades, attendance records, and report cards throughout the school year. Utilizing the portal is essential for staying current on your child's performance and supporting their educational success.
Monitor device usage
Qustodio is the essential digital safety and wellbeing platform provided by West Babylon UFSD to help you monitor and manage your child’s online activity. This service gives you the ability to view your child's online time, set screen time limits, and receive alerts for concerning searches on both their school-issued devices and other devices at home. Activating your account ensures you are a proactive partner in helping your child develop safe, healthy, and responsible online habits.
Online sports registration
Final Forms is an online data management platform used by West Babylon UFSD to complete and submit essential school and athletic paperwork efficiently and securely. This system allows you to complete required forms only once per student, which automatically carries over relevant information to subsequent forms and school years, saving you time. By utilizing Final Forms, you help ensure all necessary medical, emergency, and consent documentation is current and accurate for your child's participation in school activities.
All BOE policies & agendas
BoardDocs is the platform West Babylon UFSD uses to host and manage all official Board of Education meeting agendas, minutes, and related documents. This easy-to-use digital governance system allows the community, including parents, to review proposed policies, budgets, and decisions before or after meetings. Using BoardDocs provides transparent and convenient access to the school district's governance and operations, keeping you fully informed.
Tutorials
Eschool Parent Portal Video
Qustodio Video
Final Forms Video
BoardDocs Video
