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FEBRUARY 2014  -  Registration Season!
Coming Up This Month...
For the schools who are approaching 3rd mid-quarter reports, here are some FastDirect functions that may need to be addressed:
  • Closing teacher input for 2nd quarter ReportCards
  • Opening up teacher input for 3rd mid-quarter ReportCards
  • Closing teacher input for 3rd mid-quarter ReportCards

Registration is here and we would like to help make it easier. There are several features in FastDirect that make this possible. Here are some of those features:

  • Registration report
  • Online registration and re-registration
  • Registration finance account
  • File upload/file attachment for forms
  • Links to post forms for parents
  • WildCard fields to track registration forms
  • Applicants group for new students

Click here to watch the Registration video tutorial which explains the different features (MP4 format).  Please contact HelpDesk for help getting started on any of these features or click the ‘Read More’ link at the bottom to find out more information.

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For Trimester Schools...
If your school is approaching the 2nd trimester ReportCard, then these functions in FastDirect might need to be addressed:

  • Changing input for 2nd mid-trimester reports from 'Allow Input' to 'Input Complete'
  • Changing input for 2nd trimester ReportCards from 'Not Yet' to 'Allow Input'
  • Having teachers go through the 2nd trimester ReportCard input process
  • Closing the input process by changing 'Allow Input' to 'Input Complete'

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What's New...

FDmail has two new options to help customize the way you read and compose your messages.  The left hand menu now has a 'Preferences' option which contains the two new display features.

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DID YOU KNOW...
...For Administrators

We've recently sent out the first of a three part series titled Plan for Success.

In this series, we are highlighting the features that are key to keeping people connected and informed as well as strengthening your school's mission.

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...For Teachers

Staff have the option to 'share' their calendars with other staff members.  This feature is extremely helpful for school news calendars, athletic calendars and specialty teachers.

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...For Parents

The ability to enter in a virtual signature as proof that you have viewed the latest report card could be a time saver for both you and the school.

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Video Tutorial of the Month

The video tutorial for BulletinBoard Basics was mentioned in February 2013, so here is the follow-up for BulletinBoard - Advanced.

Watch now - MP4 format or YouTube
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