A:
Getting your parents online can sometimes be a struggle but we've found
that parents who routinely log into
their FastDirect account will set
the stage for a more cohesive school community.
Here are some strategies to help get your parents online:
- Re-registration is a great time to ask your returning families to
log-on and update their parent data form.
Furthermore, it's a good time
for schools to go green with their registration packets, by using the
file
upload feature. Place registration packets on the login page,
Links, Bulletin Boards, or send as an
attachment.
- Increase communications by allowing SMS Text notifications and
encourage your parents to choose
the auto-notification options in the
parent accounts. The more they are aware of messages being sent to
them
in FastDirect, the more likely they are to log in.
- Prepare your 7th and 8th graders for high school by giving them
their screen name/password for their
student account. This will allow
them to go onto the system and see their grades, assigments and
BulletinBoards.
- Give your school organizations access to the site (athletic
association, PTA/PTO, scouts, fundraising)
so they can communicate with
the school community too.
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