January 2017 - A happy new year, indeed!
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Coming Up This Month...
For the schools who are approaching
2nd quarter report cards, here are some FastDirect functions that may
need to be addressed:
- Closing input
for 2nd mid-quarter reports
- Opening up
teacher input for 2nd quarter report cards
- Closing
teacher input for 2nd quarter report cards when teachers have finished
importing grades
The winter season can sometimes mean
changes in school schedules and closings because of weather. If your
school closes due to inclement weather, you will need to change the
Master School Calendar to reflect that those days are non-attendance
days. To notify your staff and parents of any closings, late starts or
early dismissals, use the FDbroadcast feature. These broadcasts can go
directly from the school to the parents’ cell phones and email
accounts, keeping everyone informed instantly! Click 'Read more'
to find out more on:
- Changing
school days
- FDbroadcast
- Updates to
your Login page
- Setting up
Registration for 2017-2018
Read
more...
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For Trimester Schools...
If your school is approaching the
mid-trimester report for the 2nd trimester, then there are functions in
FastDirect might need to be addressed. Opening up teacher input
for 2nd Mid-Trimester Report will require:
- Changing input
for 1st trimester report cards from 'Allow Input' to 'Input Complete'
in 'ReportCard Input Controls'
- Confirming the
mid-trimester dates for 2nd trimester in 'Grades' then 'Report Card
Input Controls'
- Changing input
for mid-trimester from 'Not Yet' to 'Allow Input' in 'Report Card Input
Controls'
- Having
teachers go through the mid-trimester report card input process
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more...
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What's New...
We have made some changes to the login box,
which will be a big improvement for mobile users and users with multiple
accounts. Saving your login information makes logging in a
one-click process!
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more... |
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...For
Administrators |
The WildCard feature for
Parents, Students and Staff can be the perfect place to track specific
information. Ordering those WildCards can help keep things clear
and organized!
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more...
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...For
Teachers |
With
the start of a new year, you may want to consider a new ScreenName
and/or Password! Changing your log in information is not only a great
idea for safety and security but also allows you to customize them to
make them more personal and recognizable.
Read
more...
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...For
Parents |
The
parent BuzzBook (directory) has added the email address for Parent#2,
as well as cell phone numbers for all parents. If your school's
buzz book is not displaying this information, make sure to contact the
school office to request that it be added.
Read
more...
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Video
Tutorial of the Month |
The
dates shown in Report Card Input Controls are the dates that determine
the start and end of each grading period. Watch this tutorial to learn how to
change those dates.
Watch
now in
MP4 format or in YouTube!
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