Talking Points

How It Works

Talking Points syncs with PowerSchool, the district’s student information system. The email address and cell phone number you provided during your student’s registration are automatically synced with Talking Points. This ensures that you receive important updates directly from your child’s school and teachers.

Updating Contact Information

To ensure you continue receiving messages, it’s important to keep your contact information accurate and up to date. If you need to update your email address or phone number, please contact your child’s school office to make the necessary changes in PowerSchool.

Getting Started with Talking Points

• Receiving Messages: You don’t need to download an app to receive messages. Text messages will be sent directly to your phone using the contact information synced from PowerSchool.
• Replying to Messages: Simply reply to the text message to communicate directly with your child’s teacher.
• Language Support: Talking Points offers translation services in multiple languages, making it easier for non-English-speaking parents to communicate.
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How Talking Points Works for Your Family

• English-Speaking Families: You will receive all communications in English.
• Non-English Speaking Families: You will receive communications in the language you selected during registration.
• Families with Different Language Needs:
  • If you speak a language but may not be able to read in that language, downloading the Talking Points app allows you to select a language that best suits your needs.
  • If you choose to wait until you receive your first message, it will be sent in the language you selected during registration. If the language needs to be adjusted, we can easily make changes from our end to better accommodate your preferences.

Getting Started with Talking Points

1. Download the App:

• iOS: Download from the App Store
• Android: Download from Google Play

 

2. Set Up Your Account:

• Open the Talking Points app and follow the on-screen instructions to set up your account.
• Enter your phone number or email associated with your child’s school records.

3. Select Your Preferred Language:

• During setup, choose the language in which you would like to receive messages.

4. Start Communicating:

• Once set up, you can start receiving and sending messages to your child’s teachers directly through the app or via SMS.