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
DID YOU KNOW...
ADMINISTRATORS: Sending messages through Email Forwarding is often times the most preferred method for parents and a guaranteed way to keep them connected and informed. Email Forwarding allows users to get messages as instant emails and does not require the user to log in to FastDirect.   ...Read more

TEACHERS:
With permission from the Principal, teachers can edit Report Card 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:
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 are the grade book preferences?
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When I send a message to a Parents of Grade/Class group, will applicants be included?
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How can I view old or archived transactions?              

 
Previous Year's Helpful FAQs for the Month
VIDEO TUTORIAL OF THE MONTH...
Watch this video tutorial to find out how teachers can exclude a student's name from a grade book.  Watch now in MP4 format or in YouTube!
 
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