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By
the end of October, most FastDirect schools will be wrapping up the
grading period for 1st quarter. Here are some FastDirect functions that
may need to be addressed:
- Closing input for 1st mid-quarter reports
- Opening up teacher input for 1st quarter ReportCards
- Closing 1st quarter ReportCards when teachers have finished importing grades
If your school started in late August or early September, then you may be gearing up for mid-quarter reports. Click here to read about the two different ways to create progress reports.
Review Your ReportCards!
One very important step in creating report cards is to make sure
everything has been set up correctly. This requires viewing a student's
report card to double check:
- Course names
- Subcategories
- Grade scales/marking codes
- Formatting
- Printing
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In October, your school may be gearing up for mid-trimester reports. Click here to read the FAQ explaining the two different methods for mid-term reports. If your school is using the import process, then here are the functions that will need to be addressed:
- Confirming the 1st mid-trimester dates in 'Grades' then 'ReportCard Input Controls'
- Changing input for mid-trimester from 'Not Yet' to 'Allow Input' in 'ReportCard Input Controls'
- Having teachers go through the mid-trimester ReportCard input process
- Closing the input process by changing 'allow input' to 'input complete'
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The Standards and Domains component in GradeBook has a new
feature. Now when creating an event, teachers can mark those
events as either 'Formative' or 'Independent' or neither.
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ADMINISTRATORS: Creating
a staff directory with home phone numbers and addresses can be a
helpful report for maintaining contact information. You will also be
able to track additional information such as birthdays, emergency
contacts, and spouses! ...Read more
TEACHERS: Are
you responsible for logging students in/out of before/after care or
daycare? Our new component Timer can be given to any staff account
which will allow you to track their attendance with ease! ...Read more
PARENTS: Assignment
Calendars are an essential tool for all parents and guardians! Not only
does it provide helpful information but it will also help strengthen
communication between the school and home. ...Read more
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