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__*Pinnacle Parent Access*__ **I am pleased to announce that //Pinnacle//, our online grade book, is now available for parent access. We are providing this access through our Pinnacle Internet Viewer (PIV) feature. The ability to monitor your child's grades, attendance and any assignment information can now be securely viewed from your Internet Browser at home. This secured access requires an Internet connection and a confidential user name and password issued to the parent by the school. ** *Directions Parent Pinnacle Access 1. Log on to: http://gradebook.browardschools.com/piv

2. -Enter the User name: This is the student’s id number //(located inside your child’s planner on the first page)// -Enter Password: This is the student’s birth date in this form (YYYYMMDD) -Choose the School: Somerset Academy Elementary (Chapel Trail) -Click on Logon

//***Considerations** // *** The User ID and password confidentiality is crucial - Do NOT give this information to other people.** *** Please allow teachers turn-around/process time to enter grades.** *** This is a privilege for parents to monitor their child's progress. Any misuse or abuse of this account will result in denial of access. ** *** Missing assignments may be calculated in a variety of ways. Please check with your child and/or their teacher for the particular policy in the class. ** *** If questions arise, please do not hesitate to email your teacher.**

 **__ Pinnacle Report Cards: __**  Parents, as you have probably noticed, this year’s report cards are different from previous years due to our new grade book system-Pinnacle. In the center of each report card, there is a key that provides descriptions for the numerical values located within the report. In addition, please be advised that the number __“3” located above the ‘Subject Areas” refers to the instructional level being taught to the students-“Third grade= “3”.__ Conduct, areas of concern, study skills and social growth are located on the right hand side of the report card.  Thank you for your patience as we become accustom to this new system.