Using Fields in Reports

PowerSchool includes a number of different report formats that building staff can easily customize:

• Report Cards
• Form Letters
• Labels

Some reports are entirely composed of field data while others combine extra text that you add to the page. Text is positioned horizontally on the page using tabs. Note: If you have ever done a mail merge in Microsoft Word, you will recognize the process and tags used to tell PowerSchool that you want it to insert field data into the letter/label/report.

When indicating that you want field data in the report, you will put a carat (^) in front of the field or DAT and enclose the object in parentheses:

^(first_name) ^(last_name)  GPA: ^(gpa method="weighted")

Code Operators

In addition to the fields and DATs, PowerSchool also includes some built in codes and code modifiers for commonly used items like dates, phone numbers and school information.