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...
The ability to mark a student as Virtual or Virtual Due to Covid-19 has been added to Monitor, as well as the teacher's attendance form!  ...Read more
DID YOU KNOW...
ADMINISTRATORS: As Registration opens for many schools, updating parent information is an important step. There is a batch print option and individual print option for all parent/guardian information to help with that process.   ...Read more

TEACHERS:
There are many reasons why a student may switch from one course to another mid-year. If a student has transferred out of your course but must remain in the roster, you can 'hide' his name to avoid confusion when entering in grades.   ...Read more

PARENTS:
Tax season is approaching and FastDirect has a tax report for parents. This report can be found by clicking on the Finance icon in the top menu bar. The report provides them with a new page for easy printing.   ...Read more
HELPFUL FAQs FOR THE MONTH...
What is an FDbroadcast??
How would I obtain a student’s transcript in FD?
What are WildCards?               

 
Last Year's Helpful FAQs for the Month
VIDEO TUTORIAL OF THE MONTH...
Watch this video tutorial to find out more about the admin controls in the parent information form.  Watch now in MP4 format or in YouTube!

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