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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 reports
- Opening
up teacher input for 2nd
mid-quarter reports
- Closing
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 broadcasts 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. ...Read more
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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 broadcasts 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. ...Read more
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Does
your school or parish have any social media accounts - Twitter,
Facebook, Instagram etc? If the answer is yes, let us add them to your
login page! We can add the icons for the various social media platforms
either above or below the login box. It's just another way FastDirect
Communications can help to keep your parents connected! ...Read more
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ADMINISTRATORS: For
students that have transferred out of the current school year,
administrators are able to access their attendance reports, as well as
grade book and report card grades without having to move them back into
their homeroom. ...Read more
TEACHERS: The
students' names in your GradeBook rosters are clickable links. Click on
a student's name to see an isolated report of that specific student's
grades for that course. ...Read more
PARENTS: Just
a reminder that you may want to consider a new ScreenName and/or
Password for your parent account. Changing your log in information is
not only a great idea for safety and security but also allows you to
customize them to make them more personal and recognizable. ...Read more |
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