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 login page can be a great way to carry over your Church and School's branding into FastDirect. If you would like your login page updated, we can help! If your Church and School could benefit from a new website where you are in control of the content, we can help with that, too!   ...Read more

TEACHERS:
With permission from the Principal, teachers can edit ReportCard grades for the whole year without needing to go through the import process. This method is helpful because it won't create added confusion for all teachers when only one teacher needs to make a change.   ...Read more

PARENTS:
Tax season is approaching and FastDirect has a tax report for parents. This report can be found by clicking on the Finance icon in the top menu bar. The report provides them with a new page for easy printing.   ...Read more
HELPFUL FAQs FOR THE MONTH...
How to archive old finance accounts?
What do I need to know for the registration process?
How can I view/print a report card for a transfer student?                

 
Last Year's Helpful FAQs for the Month
VIDEO TUTORIAL OF THE MONTH...
Watch this video tutorial to find out how parents can learn more about the finance component.  Watch now in MP4 format or in YouTube!

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