The software that our college uses for pupil management changed from SIMS to Arbor in Jan 2024.
There are different logons for Parents, and Students. The Parent logon can see all related siblings and their homework, but can not mark that homework as complete. The Student Arbor logon shows set homework which can be completed, but does not show behaviour\achievement points or detentions.
We use Classcharts for Achievement\Behaviour and Detentions, these won’t show in Arbor.
Parent logon details for Arbor should not be shared with children. Students have their own personal logon which is set up with them in their ICT lessons in Year 7. If you would like to help them get in to Arbor to check and complete their homework, instructions to do so are below:
Student Portal
The procedure for students to set or reset a password for their account is
- Visit https://login.arbor.sc/
- Click forgot your password?
- Put in their school email (2 digit year of entry, surname, first initial and @hccat.net)
- Click the green button, and it will send a reset link to their school inbox
Both systems are linked at the top of the school website www.hccat.net ↗️:
The tree is the login link to Arbor, the envelope is the link to school email. If they are unaware of their password for school email. Its the same as the one used to logon to school computers. They can ask their mentor, or ICT teacher to reset it if they have forgotten it.
Arbor Student App
The Arbor student app can be installed on Apple and Android devices. It allows students to see their timetable (Calendar), homework (Assignments) and attendance record.
Arbor Student App – Apps on Google Play
Arbor Student App on the Apple App Store
Arbor Homework Assignments
A student should access their home learning by logging into Arbor using their school email and a password. Homework assignments that are due are listed on the student’s dashboard, along with their status. Completed assignments are shown below them.
A student can see further information on an assignment such as the due date, how it will be marked and if it has been submitted (status), by clicking into the assignment. If Submission Type is submit to Arbor the teacher is expecting the student to upload their completed homework. If Submission Type is submit to teacher, the teacher is expecting the student to hand in a physical copy of the homework in class. The teacher will then mark the homework a ‘submitted’ once received.
A step by step guide to submitting homework on Arbor can be found in the Parent Handbook.
Arbor Parent App\Portal
Parents/carers can download the Arbor Parent App for IOS or Android. You can also access the Parent Portal which is a web version viewable on a laptop or computer.
Parent Portal – Log in to your School | Arbor
The Arbor Parent App has replaced Edulink One, which we no longer use.
How to log into the Parent Portal and the Parent App – Arbor Help Centre (arbor-education.com)