We have received some reports that some users are experiencing difficulties logging in to Home Access Center. At this time, the common factor appears to be the internet provider Comcast. If you login using your phone or another network Home Access Center should function properly. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
District 204 uses an online system, eSchoolPlus Home Access, to provide a wealth of information for parents about their students.
--Online Help Documentation--
--Frequently Asked Questions --
~How do I log in?
To access the eSchoolPlus Home Access Center, go to https://homeaccess.ipsd.org. See the help file(s) above.
You can also view your phone number and email address for important school-to-home communication on the “Registration” page.
- Take a moment the first time you log in to click the "Registration" page and verify that your contact information is correct.
- You can view your email address and phone numbers by clicking the "Edit Information" link at the bottom of the "Registration" page.
- Guardians can edit their email address if it is incorrect.
- Additional email addresses and phone numbers can be corrected by contacting your school and asking them to update the information.
~How do I get a username and password?
Each guardian has his or her own username and password. If a guardian did not receive or does not know his or her username and password, please contact your student’s school.
~How does my child access eSchoolPlus?
Your student’s username and password will be distributed at school. At this time only High School and Middle School students can login to eSchoolPlus Home Access.
~What browsers are compatible with Home Access?
- Internet Explorer 9, 10, or 11 (not in compatibility view)
- Firefox - current release plus 4 prior versions
- Safari 5.1.7
- Chrome - current release plus 4 prior versions
~How do I get help to reset my password?
Users can reset their password on the login page.
~What should I do if I see that my contact information is wrong?
The guardian's email address can be edited directly on the "Registration" page. You can view your email address and phone numbers by clicking the "Edit Information" link at the bottom of the "Registration" page. The guardian can edit his or her email address if it is incorrect. Additional email addresses, phone numbers, or the home address can be corrected by contacting your school and asking them to update the information.
If you have multiple students in the district and do not see them all in the My Students section, please notify your student’s school.
~What if I'm having trouble accessing the system?
If you have need username or password, please contact your student’s school. If you have any other issues with the system, contact the help desk for assistance Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 4:30 pm at 630-375-3978 or eSchoolPlus-help@ipsd.org.
~How do I figure out the grade-letter equivalent for a percentage earned in the eSchoolPlus classwork section?
The following scale shows how classwork percentages convert to letter grades:
~Elementary School Grade Scales
~Middle & High School Grade Scale
- A = 92 - 100%
- A- = 90 – 91%
- B+= 88 – 89%
- B = 82 – 87%
- B- = 80 – 81%
- C+= 78 – 79%
- C = 72 – 77%
- C- = 70 – 71%
- D+= 68 – 69%
- D = 62 – 67%
- D- = 60 – 61%
- F = 0 – 59%
~Middle & High School Gradebook Alpha Codes
|
Alpha Code |
Description |
Included In Grade Calculation |
|
M |
Missing - No Impact |
No |
|
N |
No |
No |
|
Y |
Yes |
No |
|
TI |
Turned In - Not Yet Graded |
No |
|
X |
Exempt |
No |
|
Z |
Zero - Missing (Calculates as 0%) |
Yes - 0% |
|
ZU |
Zero - Unexcused Absence (Calculates as 0%) |
Yes - 0% |
|
ABS |
Absent |
No |