COMING UP THIS MONTH...
In March, the schools on quarter schedules will be wrapping up the 3rd quarter and getting ready to start 4th quarter. Here are some FastDirect functions that may need to be addressed:
  • Closing input for 3rd mid-quarter reports
  • Opening up teacher input for 3rd quarter reports
  • Closing input for 3rd quarter reports when teachers have finished importing grades
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 information verification
  • 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 on trimesters, March may be too soon to be preparing for mid-trimester reports.

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 information verification
  • 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
WHAT'S NEW...
We love our FDimages so much that we wanted them to be available for posting on staff bulletin boards! Now with a click of a mouse you can add to your bulletin board any of the FDimages, such as announcements for birthdays, holidays, etc!  ...Read more
DID YOU KNOW...
ADMINISTRATORS: As many schools around the country are planning for possible extended school closings, it is important to remember the many features of FastDirect that make e-learning easy for your teachers and families.   ...Read more

TEACHERS:
With permission from the Principal, teachers can edit ReportCard grades for the whole year without needing to go through the import process. This method is helpful because it won't create added confusion for all teachers when only one teacher needs to make a change.   ...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...
What are the grade book preferences?
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When I send a message to an Parents auto group, will the applicants be included?
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How can I view old or archived transactions?               

 
Last Year's Helpful FAQs for the Month
VIDEO TUTORIAL OF THE MONTH...
Watch this video tutorial to find out more about excluding (hiding) a student's name in Grade Book.  Watch now in MP4 format or in YouTube!

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