Updating Assessment Data in Focus
During the course of the school year, PDE requires different internal snapshots of student data for multiple assessments: Keystones, ACCESS for ELL's, PSSA's, PASA, etc. Prior to these snapshots, Focus must be updated with the most accurate information. 1. Search for the student by using the Find a Student/User…
Title I Coding in Focus
The Upper St. Clair School District provides supplementary education to eligible students through the Federal Title I, Part A program. These students must be properly coded in Focus for accurate PIMS reporting, as well as federal review. 1. Access a student's record either by using the Find a Student/User feature…
Coding Assessments in Focus
All Upper St. Clair students, both active and inactive, must have assessment coding in Focus for proper PIMS reporting. Mass assignments occur at the beginning of the school year. As new enrollments are received, manual additions must be made to the incoming student's record at the building/department level to ensur…
