Jan 2003

Attend assessment meeting or conference call.

Using the Implementation Guide, school and Apple/PowerSchool will complete an implementation assessment, project overview, and break down roles and responsibilities for each party.

School and Apple/PowerSchool

Jan 2003

Order hardware, and set up network and Internet connection. (Step 1 issues)

Order required hardware for PowerSchool SIS implementation. (Ensure school's network is operational). Obtain IP address. Review Internet connection requirements.

School

Feb 2003

Prepare for PowerSchool SIS installation. (Step 2 and Step 3)

Assemble hardware. Install Timbuktu. Request installation of PowerSchool SIS.

School

Feb 2003

Confirm configuration validity.

School and PowerSchool work through firewall and IP issues to establish Internet connectivity.

School and Apple/PowerSchool

Feb 2003

Install PowerSchool SIS on server.

Place product on server. Verify connectivity inside and outside of firewall (for staff and parent access).

Apple/PowerSchool

Mar 2003

Logon to PowerSchool SIS and perform initial setup. (Step 4 and Step 5)

Create personal logon. Setup other users. Configure system settings.

School

Mar 2003

Enter your School Setup information in PowerSchool SIS. (Step 6)

Enter information on the School Setup page in PowerSchool SIS.

School and PowerSchool (as needed)

Apr, May Jun 2003

Convert and import data into PowerSchool SIS. (Step 7 and Step 8)

School is responsible for migrating data from prior system. The Apple/PowerSchool Implementation team will offer assistance (email and phone service) during data conversion process. Online templates are available as a guide for field processing.

Data conversion by PowerSchool is offered as a contracted service, provided data is in ASCII tab-delimited format.

School and Apple/PowerSchool (as needed)

Jul 2003

Install PowerGrade and download appropriate manuals. (Step 9)

Install PowerGrade on training workstations and teacher workstations.

School

Download Adobe Acrobat and supplemental documentation.

Download Adobe Acrobat and the PowerSchool SIS User's Guide and the PowerGrade Manual. Distribute as needed. Explore the PowerSchool SIS Help site.

School

Jul 2003

Final check of school setup and implementation.

Implementation manager confirms all things are in order for recommendation to Training. Implementation manager sends confirmation that process is complete and that the school may request training.

Apple/PowerSchool

Jul 2003

Request training.

Submit request for training to Apple/PowerSchool Training department. 

School

Aug 1 2003

Fundamentals Training.

Apple/PowerSchool trains school on Fundamentals with their final PowerSchool SIS data. (Apple/PowerSchool conducts initial on-site training).

Apple/PowerSchool

Aug 10 2003

Go live with PowerSchool SIS.

After installation and initial training, school can begin using PowerSchool SIS.

School

Ongoing

Address support issues.

After school is trained, any support issues will be addressed by the Apple/PowerSchool Technical Support group.

Apple/PowerSchool

Ongoing

Provide training.

Based on your school's needs, Apple/PowerSchool can provide addition training. Topics include Custom Reports, Schedule Build, etc.

Apple/PowerSchool