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January 2017  -  A happy new year, indeed!
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

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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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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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DID YOU KNOW...

...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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...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.

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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.

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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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