Secondary Step 5: Configuring FamilyLink

Purpose
FamilyLink is a service which allows parents to access Gradebook information, current schedules, assignments, standardized tests, and scores. In order for parents to view this information the teacher must export their Schoolmaster Gradebooks to the FamilyLink website. This tutorial outlines the steps necessary for configuring the settings in Gradebook to export to the FamilyLink website for the first time or to make changes to existing FamilyLink export settings.

Directions
1. From the top menu select 'Web' and 'FamilyLink Setup'.

2. Establish FamilyLink Gradebook Page 1 Settings.

Date Range Reminder
Teachers can limit the date range to a specific grading period depending upon teacher preference, course taught, and current term. Remember to review the date ranges at the end of each grading term and make the necessary changes.'''

3. FamilyLink Gradebook Settings Page 2 - This feature Page 2 tab will not be available until Schoolmaster 1.86a update –mid September 2013.

4. When you have all of your criteria set, click 'Save'

Note
FamilyLink is now configured. No daily exporting required!. Any updates made in your gradebook will be visable on the web immediately. Teachers can use the Hide from FamilyLink checkbox to exclude an entire class/section Gradebook (Configuration view) or individual assignments (Assignments view) from displaying on FamilyLink until they are ready.