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 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
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 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
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DID YOU KNOW...
ADMINISTRATORS: In FDpay, schools can choose which finance accounts they want to be available for online payments and which finance accounts need to be hidden from parents.   ...Read more

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 but must remain in the roster, you can 'hide' his name to avoid confusion when entering in grades.   ...Read more

PARENTS:
Don't want to log in to read your FDmail messages? With Email Forwarding, you can receive all FDmail messages directly to your email!   ...Read more
HELPFUL FAQs FOR THE MONTH...
Can we include exam scores in our report card grade averages?
How can I remove a charge from Timer?
What is FDpay?
Is there a way for parents to see the gradebook from a previous grading period?

 
Last Year's Helpful FAQs for the Month
VIDEO TUTORIAL OF THE MONTH...
Watch this video tutorial to find out how to set up Email Forwarding for staff.  Watch now in MP4 format or in YouTube!