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Alma - New School Year, New Tools

With the start of a new school year there are always exciting changes. Students will be meeting new teachers, making new friends and – most importantly – learning new things!

In addition to these exciting new experiences, there are some changes happening behind the scenes at Raintree Christian Academy. This year we are using Alma, a new software system that will help us better manage school, classroom and student information.

Alma, is a secure, easy-to-use online system that brings important school information and tools together in one place. We expect this to save school leaders and teachers time, and make it easier to get a complete view of what’s happening with each student’s learning. Additionally, Alma is more affordable than other school management systems, so we can free up more of our budget for other school needs.

In addition to educator tools, Alma offers a parent and student portal to help families stay informed and on track with student learning. The portal provides access to:

School Calendar
Staff Directory
Class Rosters
Attendance History
Assignments
Grades

You can also email teachers and school staff through Alma, so you never have to search for their contact information. If you have more than one child enrolled at our school, you will be able to view all of their information with a single login.

We are currently in the process of implementing Alma. Once fully implemented, you can access the Alma RCA parent/student portal by clicking the button below.

For more information about Alma, feel free to visit their website at www.getalma.com.

Alma Parent FAQs

What is Alma?

Alma, is a secure, easy-to-use online system that brings important school information and tools together in one place. We expect this to save school leaders and teachers time, and make it easier to get a complete view of what’s happening with each student’s learning. In addition to educator tools, Alma offers a parent and student portal to help families stay informed and on track with student learning.

What can I see in the parent/student portal?

The portal provides access to:

School Calendar
Staff Directory
Class Rosters
Attendance History
Assignments
Grades

Parents and students can also email teachers and school staff through Alma.

What if I have more than one child enrolled? Will I have one login, or two?

If you have more than one child enrolled at our school, you will be able to view all of their information with a single login.

When/how will I get access to the portal?

We are currently in the process of implementing Alma. Once fully implemented, you and/or your child(ren) will soon receive an email from Alma with information about how to set up your account and log into the portal.

How much is Alma costing the school?

Alma is more affordable than other school management systems, which allows us to free up more of our budget for other school needs.

How does Alma secure student data and ensure privacy?

Alma takes exhaustive measures to ensure data security and student privacy. The system is permission-based, which means users see only the information they are permitted to access. Alma is fully compliant with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). For more information about your privacy rights, we recommend reading the U.S. Department of Education’s FERPA General Guidance for Parents.