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Overview
There are a number of system screens which may be added to portals. This article catalogs all of them and includes the shortcut link. See this article for a full list of portal shortcut links.
General Screens
Messages
Displays a full-page screen of a user’s messages. Read more about Messages.
Links:
{system:messages}
{system:messages_people}
{system:messages_categories}
School Calendar
Read more about Calendars Overview and iCal feeds.
Link: {system:calendar:school}
Athletic Calendar
Athletic calendars display events related to athletic group events. Read more about what displays on athletic calendars.
Link: {system:calendar:athletic}
Birthday Calendars
Birthday calendars display birthdays with “Display Birthday” flagged on a person record. Read more about what displays on birthday calendars.
Link: {system:calendar:birthday}
Calendar Subscriptions
Read more bout iCal feeds and subscriptions.
Links:
{system:calendar_subscriptions_mine} {system:calendar_subscriptions_school}
Student Directory
Link: {system:directory_type:students}
Household Directory
Link: {system:directory_type:households}
Faculty/Staff Directory
Link: {system:directory_type:faculty-staff}
Household Profile Update (HPU)
The Veracross Household Profile Update (HPU) system allows schools to create multiple household update forms according to specific contexts within the database. Read more about the HPU. HPU forms are currently supported in the Parent Portal, Teacher Portal, and Alumni Content Portal.
Links:
{system:family_profile}
{system:faculty_profile}
{system:alumni_profile}
Parent Screens
Household Calendar
Parents can view a calendar with all events pertaining to people in their household.
Link: {system:calendar:household}
School Policies
School policies represent any non-contractual agreements, permissions, or stated intention between a school and students/parents. Read more about school policies.
Link: {system:family_profile_policies}
Household Health Profile
Parents can view their children’s health information directly in their Parent Portal. Read more about configuring the Health Information Document.
Link: {system:family_profile_medical}
Household Invoices
Parents can view invoices directly on their portal. Read more about reviewing invoices on the Parent Portal.
Link: {system:invoices}
Logistics Requests
Parents can make various logistics requests, e.g., regarding attendance and transportation, directly on their portal. Read more about Logistics Requests.
Link: {system:logistics_request}
PTC Registration
The Parent/Teacher Conference module allows parents to sign-up online for teacher conferences in the Veracross Parent Portal. Read more about PTC signup.
Link: {system:teacher_conferences}
Teacher Screens
Faculty Calendar
Link: {system:calendar:faculty}
Faculty Daily Schedule
Link: {system:faculty_daily_schedule}
Faculty Schedule Document
Displays the schedule document for faculty.
Link: {system:faculty_schedule}
Resource Reservations
The Resource Reservation app allows faculty to request resources (rooms, equipment, and more) directly from their Teacher Portal. Read more about resource reservation.
Link: {system:resource_reservations}
Exam Calendar
Link: {system:calendar:exam}
Assignment Planner
Link: {system:faculty_planner}
Library
Links:
{system:library}
{system:library_browse}
Class Setup
Link: {system:class_setup}
Add Behavior/Comment
Link: N/A (the button pops up the entry screen and must be inserted as a component)
Review Grades
This system screen refers to the current Grade Review system, not Grades & Comments Review 2.0 that will be available in Beta form during the 17-18 school year.
Link: {system:grade_review}
Parent/Teacher Conferences
This system screen is a direct link to a teacher’s PT Conference schedule.
Link: {system:teacher_conference_schedule}
Student Screens
Student Calendar
Link: {system:calendar:student}
Assignment Planner
Link: forthcoming
Daily Schedule
View a student’s full schedule, including events and transportation arrangements. Read more about the Daily Schedule.
Link: {system:daily_schedule}
Student Schedule Document
View the student schedule document.
Link: {system:student_schedule}
Recent Updates
View recent updates, with the option to show different types of information on the Configuration tab of the Portal detail screen.
Link: {system:recent_updates}