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'
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DID YOU KNOW...
ADMINISTRATORS: In Finance, all present-day finance transactions can be edited and/or deleted by the original author. Also, some previous-day transaction details can be edited as well.  ...Read more

TEACHERS:
Are you responsible for logging students in/out of before/after care or daycare? Our new component Timer can be given to any staff account which will allow you to track their attendance with ease.   ...Read more

PARENTS:
When viewing or updating your parent information in FastDirect, it is easy to overlook the field for Cell Phone Provider. If you have a cell phone number in your parent account, you must select a cell phone provider in order for FDbroadcast or Text Notifications to work.  ...Read more
HELPFUL FAQs FOR THE MONTH...
+ How to add colors to your links in the Links section
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What is the Registration Report?
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How do I print out report card comments (and attendance) for my homeroom for the whole school year?

Last Year's Helpful FAQs for the Month
VIDEO TUTORIAL OF THE MONTH...
Watch this video tutorial to find out hot to create and edit Schedule Codes. Watch now in MP4 format or in YouTube!

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