Getting Started
Username & Password - For security purposes you will need to receive a username and password from the student's school.
Parents - Please contact your child's school for the current parent/guardian username and password.
Students - Log in with your DCPS Network Credentials. This is the same username and password you login to school computers.
Accessing the Website
Type your username and password into the corresponding text boxes on the homepage for Students or Guardians
and click the "Sign In" button. You also can access FOCUS Grade Book from your Smartphone and/or tablet via the link.
Grading System
Quarterly averages in each course are computed using test grades, exams, homework grades, daily performance grades, projects and various other assignments. Letter grades will be assigned based on numeric averages as indicated:
A: 90 - 100
B: 80 - 89
C: 70 - 79
D: 60 - 69
F: 0 - 59
Progress Reports and Report Cards
Regular communication with your student's teachers and school is extremely important. Parents can access their student's grades and teacher websites through the Focus Grade Portal. Students login using their district issued user ID and password. Parents/Guardians can access the Focus Grade Portal with their district- issued logins and passwords which can be obtained from the main office or guidance office with proper identification. Due to student privacy and security, parent/guardian logins and passwords cannot be given out over the telephone or by email. Emailing your child's teacher(s) after accessing their grades and website is a quick and easy way to ensure your student is on track.