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Select Grades Message in the Message Type drop-down list.
When you create a message, you have the option of selecting an existing message template or starting
from scratch. See the Message Templates page for more information about templates. Use the User/User Group and Template fields to select which template you'd like to start with, or leave the default selection of New.Select the Delivery Details:
Inbox - Sends the message to the recipient's Portal account.
Email - Sends the message to the recipient's email address on file.
Select the Delivery Date. This is the date the message is scheduled to be sent. The default setting is the current date; change the date to send the message on a future date.
Select the Inbox/Email Delivery Time, which will default to the current time.
NOTE: If you select Email, the Reply to Email box will display. This is the email address that displays when a recipient hits reply. This email address should be your email address. If this email address is incorrect, please submit an IC Support Ticket.
Scroll down to select the Message Details.
The Message Subject will automatically be populated as Grades Message.
The Message Body will be pre-populated with text using information about the student. You can still format the message using the options above the message if you need to add additional information or attach documents.
Click Next to move on and select recipients. Only use the Save/Save As buttons if modifying or creating a template.
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When composing your message, please remember to add your name and/or email signature at the bottom, so that parents and students know who the message came from. On their side, they can see the sender email address. (i.e. jsmith@columbus.k12.oh.us) For example: Sincerely, Mr. John Smith English I & English II Teacher Any High School |
Grades Message: Step 2
The second step of sending a Grades Message is selecting which students' guardians could be included in the
recipient list and which grades determine that inclusion. The guardians of selected students who also
meet the recipient criteria are sent the message.
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