Q:     How do parents choose to receive auto-notifications for all FDmail messages?
A: autonotificationfaq Here are the steps for how parents can opt in to receive email and/or text auto notifications:

Step 1: Log into your FastDirect parent account
Step 2: Once logged on, click the 'View/Edit Parent Information' button that appears at the top of your 'home' screen.
Step 3: On your parent form you will see a section under each 'Parent Guardian' section that resembles the example below. Please note that both parent/guardian #1 and #2 have these auto-notification options.

Step 4: Choose the type of auto-notification:
EMAIL - If you have an e-mail address listed in your parent form and would like to receive auto-notifications by e-mail, check the e-mail box.
TEXT - If you have a cell phone number listed in your parent form and would like to receive auto-notifications by text, you will first need to check mark the option for 'I authorize...'. Once that has been checked, you can now check mark the auto-text option.
BOTH - You may check both options, if prior set-up is completed.
Step 5: After you have check marked your selections, make sure to go below your parent form and click the yellow 'Save Changes' button.
Step 6: Wait to receive instant, auto-notifications of all FDmail messages!
NOTE:  If your school has not allowed the use of SMS Text notifications, then this option will be grayed out