The School Entry Date should always reflect the first day the student most recently began attending that specific school. This information is critical for state funding, reports, and ADA (Average Daily Attendance).
If a student has never left the school:
The School Entry Date should remain the date they first enrolled at that school, even if they have advanced through multiple grade levels.
Example:
If a student leaves and later returns to the school:
The School Entry Date must be updated to reflect the date they returned, because there was a break in enrollment at that school.
Example:
The previous Veva Blunt enrollment ended when the student transferred out. The return enrollment is considered a new period of attendance at Lincoln.
Why the Dates Must Match:
State reporting systems calculate funding based on the exact number of days a student is enrolled and present. A misaligned entry date can cause the system to over-report or under-report enrollment periods, resulting in audit compliance issues or lost funding.
Where to check and correct in PowerSchool:
Select a student > School Enrollment > Enrollment History:
Quick Rule:
✅ Student has remained continuously enrolled at the same school → Use the earliest enrollment date at that school.
✅ Student left the school and attended another school before returning → Use the date they returned to the school.
❌ Do not use the student's original enrollment date if they attended another school in between.
