Family File is open for parents to update information about their child/children for the 2019-2020 school year.
Reminder: Family File needs to be updated every school year.
Families that update and complete their Family File will be able to view teacher on August 28th.
HCPSS uses Family File for parents/guardians to complete emergency information. Parents/guardians must verify and/or update information for each child, and can do so by logging in to HCPSS Connect.
Parents new to the Howard County Public School System will receive a welcome email with instructions to activate an account.
Once logged in, parents/guardians will be asked to provide or update the following information:
Student Information
Parent/Guardian Contact
Emergency Contacts
Medical Information
Arrival/Dismissal Procedures
Media Release (photo approval)
Data Confidentiality
PTA/PTSA Directory
Change of address may not be made through Family File. If you have recently moved, please contact the front office at 410-313-6872 as soon as possible.
Parents who have forgotten their login credentials for Family File may click the "Forgot Password" link on the sign in page. If you need additional assistance, please fill out this Connect Help Form or call Jeffers Hill Elementary.
Thank you for assuring that we have all of the information we need about your child/children prior to the first day of school.
Go to this link for directions: http://jhes.hcpss.org/news/2018/08/students-family-file-information-update-needed
Any family who completes their family file will be able to see their child's homeroom assignment on August 28
Points to Rmember:
1. Your student will not be released to anyone who is not listed on the emergency contact page and also have the" release to" button checked.
2. Please fill out the Early dismissal transportation portion of the file (this is how we will release your child during an early dismissal). If this method changes during the year please go in and update this information.
Below are the links to access your families emergency cards to update.
Login to HCPSS Connect: http://www.hcpss.org/connect/
HCPSS Connect Instructions with step by step insturctions to updated your child's Family File.http://www.hcpss.org/connect/guides/#family-file-guides