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DECEMBER 2013  -  Christmas is Coming!
Coming Up This Month...

For the schools who are approaching mid-quarter reports, here are some FastDirect functions that may need to be addressed:

  • Closing input for 1st quarter report cards
  • Opening up teacher input for 2nd mid- quarter reports
  • Closing teacher input for 2nd mid-quarter reports when teachers have finished importing grades

The winter season can sometimes mean changes in school schedules and closings because of weather. If your school closes due to inclement weather, you will need to change the Master School Calendar to reflect that those days are non-attendance days. To notify your staff and parents of any closings, late starts or early dismissals, use the FDbroadcast feature. These broadcast can go directly from the school to the parents’ cell phones and email accounts, keeping everyone informed instantly! Additionally, you can also post updates, messages or announcements on the login page.

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For Trimester Schools...

If your schools is on trimesters, December may be too soon to be preparing for mid-trimester reports.

The winter season can sometimes mean changes in school schedules and closings because of weather. If your school closes due to inclement weather, you will need to change the Master School Calendar to reflect that those days are non-attendance days. To notify your staff and parents of any closings, late starts or early dismissals, use the FDbroadcast feature. These broadcast can go directly from the school to the parents’ cell phones and email accounts, keeping everyone informed instantly! Additionally, you can also post updates, messages or announcements on the login page.

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What's New...

If your You no longer need to wait until January 1st to have Tuition and Registration account set up for the coming school year.  If your school needs to start tracking registration, HelpDesk can set up a 2014-2015 Tuition and/or Registration account for you at any time.

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DID YOU KNOW...
...For Administrators

Later this week, FastDirect will announce the 8th Annual Holly Jolly Contest. Principals can nominate one staff person from their school who is making the most of what FastDirect has to offer. The 15 winners will each win a check for $100!

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...For Teachers

There are many reasons why a student may switch from one course to another mid-year. If a student has transferred out of your course, you can ‘hide’ his name from the roster to avoid confusion when entering in grades.

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...For Parents

The FDimage feature is a great way to add a little visual fun to your messages. Now you can say 'Thank you!' or 'Way to go!' with a simple click of your mouse. Watch this video tutorial to learn how!
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Video Tutorial of the Month

Note: We are trying to convert all of our Video Tutorials to an MP4 format. This will allow users who can't access YouTube to still be able to watch and learn!

FastDirect's Links page gives administrators and staff a way to provide information for the school community. This video tutorial will show you how.

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