Getting Started

Ready to get your school up and running with SchoolStatus Connect? This Getting Started Guide has all you need to plan for a successful implementation across your campus.

Once your email has been added to the account, you can sign in at: https://connect.schoolstatus.com/users/sign_in.

If your email address is Google affiliated, Google SSO might be a good option for you. Otherwise, enter your email address and follow the "Forgot Password" instructions.

The first step is to add students, staff, classrooms, and contacts to your account - as well as customizing your branding, settings, and permissions. Taking time to configure your account properly helps to ensure a smooth rollout and experience as you welcome staff and families.

• Add Contacts, Classrooms, and Rosters
• Update School Branding and Settings

You may choose to sync your data or manually upload files. Remember that if you are currently syncing, your data will automatically roll over.

Connect customers have the option to set up automated data syncs via Clever, ClassLink, or OneRoster CSV files via SFTP.

• Learn more about this process and follow the step-by-step guides provided.
• Submit this form to send a sync request to our Data Support Team.

• Add new staff and assign the proper role and custom permissions
• Add student and guardian contact information
• Create new classrooms
• Assign students to classrooms

Would you prefer to manually upload OneRoster formatted files from your SIS? You can do so from the SIS Uploader page within your Connect portal.

Design your pages to provide a warm and welcoming environment for staff and families, while also controlling how you want users to interact with your pages.

• Update your cover photo and logo
• Add Quick Links
• Customize your theme and primary color
• Configure your school settings

Your account is configured, now it's time to invite your staff and train them on how to get the most out of SchoolStatus Connect! We have curated a variety of training options to help fit the needs of your staff and faculty.

Preparing Staff

• Introduction Messaging Templates
• Editable Handout for Staff

Training Staff

• Learning Lab Course: SchoolStatus Connect for Teachers
• Learning Lab Course: SchoolStatus Connect for Leaders
• Summer Training Webinars Schedule
• Editable Staff Training Presentation

Your account is ready. Your staff is ready. Now it's time to invite families to SchoolStatus Connect! Don't worry, we've got you covered there as well.

• Introduction Messaging Templates
• Editable Parent Presentation
• Parent Handouts
• Use a Smore Newsletter like this example to introduce Connect to families

• Send Your First Announcements
• Or Send a Connect Invitation

When you send your first Announcements with Connect, be sure to enable the Priority and Public settings to reach as many contacts as possible in your first few touches!