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 2021-2022
  • Updates to the Login Page  
     ...Read more
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 2021-2022
  • Updates to the Login Page
     ...Read more
DID YOU KNOW...
ADMINISTRATORS: The eCommerce component FDpay is sweeping FastDirect nation! Schools are loving the effortless accounting and parents love the convenience! Additionally, the scheduling payments feature makes it even easier!   ...Read more

TEACHERS:
The students' names in your GradeBook rosters are clickable links. Click on a student's name to see an isolated report of that specific student's grades for that course.   ...Read more

PARENTS:
Have you even been confused about which number on your checks is the account number and which is the routing number? Now in FDpay, parents can reference a check image to help them correctly set up their ACH account in their wallet.   ...Read more
HELPFUL FAQs FOR THE MONTH...
How do I edit or delete a scheduled or recurring payment? (for parents)?
In Timer, how do I charge the families for Before/After Care?
In Reports, how do you use the 'Make Your Own Report'?                

 
Last Year's Helpful FAQs for the Month
VIDEO TUTORIAL OF THE MONTH...
Watch this video tutorial to find out how to upload Images, Links, and Websites to Bulletin Board.  Watch now in MP4 format or in YouTube!

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