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


FDpay! Activate the online payment component to make your February even sweeter! Watch the video below to see just how simple it can be for everyone!



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:
When going through the ReportCard grade input process, it can be helpful to see what grades the students received in previous grading periods. Therefore, FastDirect has made the names of the students clickable so that you can see that specific child’s ReportCard.   ...Read more

PARENTS:
We want you to know that you can pin your FastDirect Login page to your mobile home screen so you can quickly access your parent account!   ...Read more
HELPFUL FAQs FOR THE MONTH...
How do I create/edit/delete unlimited WildCards?
What are 'new self-registrants'?
How do I attach a file to a GradeBook event?                

 
Last Year's Helpful FAQs for the Month
VIDEO TUTORIAL OF THE MONTH...
Watch this video tutorial to find out how to edit the main Attendance Calendar:.  Watch now in MP4 format or in YouTube!

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