What does 'Parent Portal' mean?

Parents can access information about school events, announcements, forms, policies, and school contact information through the Parent Portal, a secure one-stop-shop. It enables a parent to review the information maintained by the school. Parents can check or request modifications to the report. Allows parents to look over data on their children. Parents can see a list of subjects and the timetable, attendance, and NAPLAN records for their children. Parent portals are now available at many schools. Online, parents may keep track of their children's grades and assignments. Schools use it to improve student achievement by raising parental awareness. According to parents, it relieves the stress of trying to figure out how their child is progressing throughout the year.