Q:     What are the different Admin Controls in a parent account?

A: Here are the explanations for each feature shown in the Admin Controls for parent accounts: Note 1 The 'Active' setting is one of three settings that the system will change automatically, depending on the disposition of the parent/student.  Therefore, we do NOT recommend unchecking or checking this feature unless you speak with someone at the HelpDesk.   Note 2 Here are the three features highlighted in this note: Teacher/Staff - This is the second of three settings that the system will change automatically, depending on the association with a staff account.   When a staff account is linked with a parent account, the system will automatically check mark this feature.  When this feature is check marked, the parent account will feed into the staff directory. Therefore, we do NOT recommend unchecking or checking this feature unless you speak with someone at the HelpDesk. Church Member - This feature is controlled by an admin and is used to track if the parent is a church member or not.  When check marked, the system considers this parent account to be a church member. Is a donor - This feature is controlled by an admin and is used to track if the parent is a donor or not.  When check marked, the system considers this parent account to be a donor. Note 3 The 'Parent with # children in school' setting is the third of three settings that the system will change automatically, depending on the disposition of the parent/student. Therefore, we do NOT recommend unchecking or checking this feature unless you speak with someone at the HelpDesk. Note 4 Here are the three features highlighted in this note: ID# - The ID# is something that the system automatically assigns to each new parent account.  Each parent account has their own unique ID#. Activation Code - The activation code is something that the system automatically assigns to each new parent account.  Each parent account has their own unique activation code.  This code is used when a parent first activates their account in FastDirect. Password - The password is something that the system automatically assigns to each new parent account.  Each parent account will initially have their own unique password.  A parent is able to change their password at any time through the 'Change My Password' button on their Home page.  An admin may also change the parent's password by clicking in the Password field found under the header 'Account Information'.  An admin can block a parent from changing a password by using the feature 'Allow Password Change' described in Note 5. Note 5 Here are the five features highlighted in this note: Allow Viewing RepCard/ProgRep/GradeBook - This feature controls whether this parent account is able to view their students' ReportCards, ProgressReports and GradeBooks.  If ReportCard/ProgressReport/GradeBook viewing is allowed for all parents in 'Parent View Controls', this feature can be used to block a specific parent from viewing this information.  If unchecked, this parent account will not be able to view ReportCards, ProgressReports and GradeBooks. Allow Messaging - This feature controls whether this parent account is able to initiate messaging in FDmail.  If messaging is allowed for all parents in 'Settings', this feature can be used to block a specific parent from messaging.  If unchecked, this parent account will not be able to initiate a message to anyone in the school.  However, they will be able to reply to a message that has been sent to them. Allow Password Change - This feature allows an admin to block a parent from changing their password.  If unchecked, this parent account will not be able to change their password through the 'Change My Password' button on their Home page.  An admin will still be able to change the parent account's passwordby clicking in the Password field found under the header 'Account Information'. Change Primary Fields - This feature controls whether this parent account is able to edit their primary information (address, phone etc.).  If 'Allow parents to change data' is allowed for all parents in 'Settings', this feature can be used to block specific parents from editing their primary information.  If unchecked, this parent account will not be able to edit their primary information. Disable Reactivations - This feature blocks the parent from going through the activation process (as a way to obtain the Screen name and Password).  This feature is mainly used as a security measure.  We recommend only checking this feature if there is a parent who has an activation code for an account that is not theirs and they are completing the Activation Process in order to have the Screen Name and Password sent to them via email.