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TIP = Tech-knowledge-y Is Power These tips and tricks were given out during the WCS PowerSchool training class on Tuesday, November 4, 2014.
TIP #1: Use Print Scrn key to document instructions.
TIP #2: Use Ctrl-A, Ctrl-C, Ctrl-V to Copy/Paste
TIP #3: Use Sorting and Filtering in MS Excel when analyzing exported data
TIP #4: Proofread reports rather than immediately printing to save resources
TIP #5: Notice the Average / Count / Sum at the bottom of the MS Excel worksheet
TIP #6: Use the PowerSchool Help Utility
TIP #7: Use wiki pages and request topics
TIP #8: Use form letters for bulk mailing
TIP #9: Use multiple tabs to navigate through PowerSchool
TIP #10: Run Custom Reports for data integrity
Terminology
Personalize
Daily Bulletin
Simple PowerSchool Searches
Report Queue
Enrollment Summary Screen
Searches/Exports
Start a MS Word document to copy and save favorite searches or Quick Exports parameters
Computer Maintenance
Clean off your desktop - create Shortcuts on your desktop rather than saving documents directly on your desktop to increase performance
Perform monthly maintenance
Best to close all internet browsers and all programs before performing these tasks.
— Lisa Okes 2014/11/05 13:49