Below you’ll find some useful Semester Report tips, along with our latest updates, including the option to configure the Parent Pick-Up and Drop-Off Reason character length on the Kiosk, the ability to create Custom Role Groups, and create a Sickbay Entry from the Quick Actions menu.
Set the Character Length for the Parent Pick-Up and Drop-Off Reason on the Kiosk
Administrators can now set the minimum number of characters required when a parent signs in or departs their child through the Kiosk.
To configure this setting, go to:
> The ‘Tools’ menu
> ‘Administration Tools’
> ‘Client Manager’
> Click the edit pencil next to the Kiosk
> ‘Arrival/Departures’ tab
> Update the ‘MinimumParentDropOffReasonTextLength’ and ‘MinimumParentPickUpReasonTextLength’ as required
Create Custom Role Groups in Permissions Manager
Schools can now create their own Custom Role Groups within the Permissions Manager module.
This enhancement provides your school with greater flexibility and control over staff permissions and access.
To create a Custom Role Group go to the:
> ‘Tools’ menu
> ‘Administration Tools’
> ‘Permissions Manager’
> Click on ‘Add Role Group’
> Type in the Role Group name. Role Group names must start with ‘Compass’ and only contain alpha and numeric characters without spaces.
> Click on ‘Save’
> Click on the Custom Role Group and add any relevant individual permissions
This enhancement is currently unavailable for CEnet and WA Government schools. Where applicable, they are expected to be rolled out soon. For further information, please contact your relevant representative.
Create a Sickbay Entry from the Quick Actions menu
Staff can now conveniently create a sickbay entry directly from the Quick Actions menu, allowing first aid staff to record a student’s first aid incident from any page in Compass.
To create a Sickbay entry from the Quick Actions menu:
> Click on the ‘Quick Actions’ menu
> Click on ‘Chronicle Sickbay Entry’
> Type in the student’s name
> Fill in the Sickbay entry details
Semester Report Tips
Reviewing Semester Report Results
Learning Tasks – Viewing Missing Results & Including on Semester Reports
Publishing Semester Reports
Tip and Trick: Daily Summary Report by Custom Flag
Learn how to generate a roll based on the Custom Flags configured at your school. This feature allows you to generate quick lists or a roll. This is useful if you require a roll that includes students who catch the bus home, take medication, or participate in specific programs.
The Daily Summary Attendance Report displays each student’s roll status along with any recorded attendance information, making it easy to identify their attendance at school for the day.
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