How to Retain a Student in PowerSchool

The following steps outline the process for retaining a student in PowerSchool. There are two types of retentions: students needing a grade change only; or students needing re-assignment. This article describes the procedure for both options.

Students needing a grade change only

Navigation:

  • For NEW UI:  Select Student, Click on School Enrollment then History
  • On Student's left-hand navigation, click the transfer info page

Process:

  • Click the date link of the Current Enrollment record
  • Update to the correct grade level from drop-down
  • Click submit

Students needing re-assignment

  • Click the Retention & Summer Graduate link on the Start Page
  • Locate the student in the list
  • Click the Retain link
  • Set the student's grade level and retain status
  • Click submit

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