Focus DCPS — Student & Parent Portal
Focus DCPS is the official student information portal for DC Public Schools. Parents and students use it to check grades, attendance, report cards, and course schedules. Access it at focus.dcps.dc.gov.
What Is Focus DCPS?
Focus DCPS is the web-based student information system used by DC Public Schools. Operated by DCPS, it gives parents, students, and teachers a central place to track academic progress. The system is maintained by Focus School Software and customized for DCPS.
Focus DCPS is separate from the My School DC lottery platform, which is used for school applications. Focus is for enrolled DCPS students only — after a student is placed and enrolled, their school sets up access.
What Can You See in Focus DCPS?
Grades
Current grades per class, GPA, and progress toward standards.
Attendance
Daily attendance, tardies, absences, and absence history.
Report Cards
Quarterly and semester report cards as PDFs.
Course Schedule
Class schedule, teachers, and room assignments.
Teacher Contact
Direct contact information for each teacher.
Announcements
School communications and important notices.
How to Log In to Focus DCPS
- Go to focus.dcps.dc.gov
- Students: use your DCPS student ID and school-issued password
- Parents: use the credentials set up through your child's school office
- If you forgot your password, click “Forgot Password” or call your school's main office
- For technical issues, contact the DCPS IT Help Desk: (202) 719-6567
Getting Parent Portal Access
Parent access to Focus DCPS is not automatic — you must request it through your child's school. Contact the school registrar or main office, verify your identity and relationship to the student, and you will receive login credentials by email. This typically takes 1-3 business days.
Each parent can have their own separate login. If you have multiple children enrolled in DCPS, you can often view all children from a single parent account after the schools link the accounts.
Focus DCPS vs. Charter School Portals
Focus DCPS is used by DCPS-operated schools only. If your child attends a DC public charter school, they will not use Focus DCPS — charter schools are independently operated and use their own student information systems such as PowerSchool, Infinite Campus, or others. Contact your charter school directly for portal access.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Focus DCPS?
Focus DCPS is the student information system used by DC Public Schools (DCPS). It is a web-based portal where parents, students, and teachers can view grades, attendance records, report cards, course schedules, and school communications. It is accessible at focus.dcps.dc.gov.
How do I log in to Focus DCPS?
Go to focus.dcps.dc.gov and log in with your DCPS-issued credentials. Students use their DCPS student ID and password. Parents use the login credentials created when they registered for parent portal access at their child's school. If you have forgotten your password, use the "Forgot Password" link on the login page or contact your school's main office.
What can parents see in Focus DCPS?
Parents with Focus DCPS access can view their child's grades and GPA, daily attendance and absence history, report cards, course schedule, teacher contact information, and school announcements. Some schools also use Focus to send messages directly to parents.
How do I get a Focus DCPS parent account?
Parent portal access is set up through your child's school. Contact the main office or registrar and request parent portal access. You will need to verify your identity and your relationship to the student. Once set up, you will receive login credentials by email.
Does Focus DCPS work for charter schools?
Focus DCPS is the student information system for DC Public Schools (DCPS) only. Public charter schools in DC are independently operated and use their own student information systems — they do not use Focus DCPS. If your child attends a charter school, contact the school directly for portal access.
What do I do if I cannot log in to Focus DCPS?
First, use the "Forgot Password" link at focus.dcps.dc.gov. If that does not work, contact your child's school main office — they can reset your credentials. For technical support, contact the DCPS IT Help Desk at (202) 719-6567.