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 reports
  • Closing input for 2nd quarter reports 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
  • Setting Up Re-registration for 2020-2021
  • Updates to the Login Page     
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FOR TRIMESTER SCHOOLS...

Iyour 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

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
  • Setting Up Re-registration for 2020-2021
  • Updates to the Login Page     
...Read more
DID YOU KNOW...
ADMINISTRATORS: Re-registration just keeps getting better! When your parents re-register, we can add a note letting them know their next steps or other important information.   ...Read more

TEACHERS:
When a student is marked absent and then arrives tardy, the homeroom teacher is allowed to change that student to tardy and set the number if minutes that the student arrived tardy.   ...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 can a school encourage their parents to log in to FastDirect?
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How can I view/print a student's attendance report from this year or a previous year?
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Printable Instructions on How to Make a Payment - How to use online payments (FDpay)               
 
 Previous Years' Helpful FAQs for the Month
VIDEO TUTORIAL OF THE MONTH...
Watch this video tutorial to find out how to remove an entry in Planner on your Bulletin Board.  Watch now in MP4 format or in YouTube!

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