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
  • Time stamp for parent 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
Also, check out the Registration Video here or here! 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.    ...Read more
FOR TRIMESTER SCHOOLS...
If your school is approaching the 2nd trimester Report Card, 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'
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
  • Time stamp for parent 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
Also, check out the Registration Video here or here! 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.    ...Read more
DID YOU KNOW...
ADMINISTRATORS: The ability to send out an FDbroadcast is initially assigned to the principal. However, we recommend that one or two more staff be given this permission so as to not hinder the sending of an emergency message.   ...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:
When viewing your finance account balances in FastDirect, each balance is a clickable link. When you click on a specific balance, you will see a list of all the transactions (deposits & charges) made to that account.   ...Read more
HELPFUL FAQs FOR THE MONTH...
Where can I find the attendance for a transfer student?
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How does monitor figure the total of present students versus how census does it?
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What is Timer?               

 
Last Year's Helpful FAQs for the Month
VIDEO TUTORIAL OF THE MONTH...
Watch this video tutorial to find out more about creating student groups for the Extended Care Log in Timer.  Watch now in MP4 format or in YouTube!

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