# What is a student information system (SIS)?

> A student information system (SIS) holds student records: enrolment, classes, attendance, grades and contacts. Here's how an SIS differs from an LMS.

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A student information system (SIS) is the school's record of its students: enrolment, classes, timetables, attendance, grades, contacts and documents.

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## SIS vs LMS

The SIS is the record; the LMS is where teaching happens. They share students, classes, attendance and grades, which is why schools often want them connected or in one platform.

## What it holds

- Enrolment and class lists
- Timetables and attendance
- Grades and transcripts
- Parent contacts and documents

## Questions

**Is PowerSchool an SIS?**

PowerSchool is widely used as an SIS in the US.

**Does SparK-12 include SIS features?**

It keeps students, batches, attendance, results and transcripts, alongside the LMS.

## Related

- [What is an LMS?](https://sparkmentis.ai/learn/what-is-an-lms.md): Glossary
- [LMS vs school ERP](https://sparkmentis.ai/learn/lms-vs-school-erp.md): Glossary
- [SparK-12: School administration](https://app.sparkmentis.ai/features/school-administration): Batches, semesters, departments, switches

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