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To view training materials organized by JOB ROLE or APPLICATION, please visit our main πΒ ITM Training page.Β
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Logging in to Focus
Logging in to Focus
From Clever, click the Focus icon. Alternatively, go to https://focus.cps-k12.org/. Then, click [Sign in with CPS Active Directory]. Enter your active directory username (CPS email address) and password. Click [Sign in].
If using the TRAINING environment, go to https://focus.cps-k12.org/training/ and follow the same steps to log in with active directory as explained above. Β
Note: Changes made in Training will NOT be seen in Production. Training is a sandbox environment allowing users to practice without impacting live data.Β Β
π₯ Taking Attendance
π Attendance Chart
π Add Absences
π HS Teacher Completion Attendance
π Attendance Administration Report
π Teacher Attendance Guide
π Seating Chart Guide
π₯ How to Create a Grid Seating Chart
π₯ How to Create a Freeform Seating Chart
π Print Class Lists
π How to Assign a Sub to a Section for Attendance-Taking
π Focus App for Staff
π₯ Basic Navigation
π Teacher Navigation & Preferences Guide
π Student Info Search
π Searching for More Than One Student
π₯ Searching for Students
π More Search Options
π Comprehensive Student Search Guide
π Print Student Information
π Student Breakdown
π₯ Running a Report
π Advanced Reports
π₯ Viewing Student Information
π Student Alert Icons
π₯ View Student Transportation Routes
π FAQ for Admins on Attendance
π Rename Course Sections
π Teachers Guide to Communicating Through Focus
π Enable/Disable Parent/Guardian Accounts
π Create a Customized List
π Gradebook Reports
π Cleaning Up Student Contact
π Entering Early Dismissal (Front Office)
π Scheduling for Summer School
π Summer School Attendance and No Show Instructions
π How to Complete a Log Entry
π₯ How to Complete a Log Entry
Communications Through Focus
π Teacher Communication
π Admin Communication
π Gradebook User Guide
π Gradebook Legend
π₯ Grading Categories
π Gradebook Categories
π₯ Creating Assignments
π Gradebook Assignments
π₯ Entering Grades
π Gradebook Entries
π How to View a Teacher's Gradebook
π How to View a Teacher Gradebook Report
π Admin: Running Missing Grades Report
π Posting Grades
π₯ Gradebook Reports
π₯ Posting Grades
π₯ Gradebook Settings
π₯ Entering Comments
π₯ Gradebook Verification
π Gradebook Groups
π Admins: Finalizing Report Cards
π Missing Posted Grades (for Clerical, Admin or Principals)
π Entering Course History (Transfer Grades)
π How to Submit an Electronic Grade Change
π How to Review an Electronic Grade Change (Office Staff)
π Honor Roll Report
π Canvas to Focus PassbackΒ Guide
π Transcripts
π Importing Categories and/or Assignments
πΌ Build and Tweak the Master Schedule
π Master Schedule - Full Guide
π Print Class Lists
π Automatic Course Requests
π Courses and Sections
π Mass Requests
π Request Reports
π Student Portal - Class Requests
π Scheduling: Student Requests
π Add Drop Report
π Print Student Information
π Student Breakdown
π Walk-In Scheduling
π Transfer Process -Β In-District Student Transfers
π Printing No-Show Letters
π Dropping Now Show Student's Schedule & Enrolling Student in Now Show Section
π Viewing Students in the Now Show Section
π Attendance Reports to Find Potential No-Show Students
π Locating Unscheduled Students
π Attendance Reports
π Walk in Schedule: Removing Sections
π Walk in Schedule: Adding Sections
π Entering Transfer Grades (Course History)Β
Graduation Requirements
π Entering Graduation Seals
π Enrollment Full User Guide
π Enrolling New Students
π Running School Choice Report
π Lottery Application Report
π Print Student Information
π Non CPS Enrollments
π Change of Address
π Student Withdrawals
π ElementaryΒ In-District Student Transfers
π No Shows
π Transfer Process -Β In-District Student Transfers
π Walk-In Scheduling
π Completing Withdrawals
πFull Communications Guide for Admins
πComposing Messages for Admins
πUsing Templates for Admins
πUsing Announcements for Admins
πInbox for Admins
πSent Messages for Admins
πImporting Recipients for Admins
πAutomatic Translations for Admins
πStudent Info for Admins
πSending SMS Messages
πSending a Text to Speech (TTS) Call
πSending a Voice Call for Admins
πSending a Sign Up for Admins
πSending a Poll for Admins
πSettings for Admins
π SSS Module Navigation Guide
π Section 504 Plans and Referrals
π OH Caseload and Services
π SSS IEP Event
π Focus for DSS April 2024 Training
π Section 5 Transition: Job Aid
π IEP Amendment Process: Job Aid
π Section 12 Assessment: Job Aid
π Section 504: Job Aid
π Create a Caseload Quick Guide
π ETR Events
π Log in and Find Students
π Functional Behavior Assessment
π Behavior Intervention Plan
π SSS ETR Event
π IEP Triggers
π DSS Progress Reports
π SSS General Update
Β Β π IEP/ETR Due Dates Report
π Getting Parent Contact Info on SSS Cover Pages
Β Β π Mass Add Student Log Records (Health Module)
π Full User Guide for Nurses
Β Β π DSS Teacher ETR Event
Β Β π Logging SDI for ISs and SLPs
Β Β π Teacher Access IEP/504/LEP
Quick Guides
π Create a Parent Account πΊπ²
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π Linking a Currently Enrolled Student πΊπ²
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π Enrolling a Student πΊπ²
π Enrolling a Student πͺπΈ
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π Completing Lottery Application πΊπ²
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π Open Enrollment πΊπ²
π Open Enrollment πͺπΈ
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π Viewing Student Attendance and Grades πΊπ²
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π School Application Process πΊπ²Β
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π How to View Student School Selection πΊπ²
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Full Guides
π Creating a Parent Account
π Linking a Student
π Enrolling a New Student
π Completing Lottery Application
π Community Focus AppΒ
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