Getting Started Checklist

Checklist for Teachers re: how to get started with ClassTag.

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated over a week ago

How do I set up my classroom?

Checklist and Guide re: how to add a new classroom and how to set up a classroom on ClassTag.

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated over a week ago

How do I add a new Class?

Quick easy steps on adding a new class

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated over a week ago

How do I invite a parent (or parents) to use ClassTag?

Step-by-step instructions on getting parents to join and use ClassTag.

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated over a week ago

How do I edit my ClassTag Directory (i.e. how do I add / edit / remove parents and students)?

Step-by-step instructions on how to edit your ClassTag class directory.

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated over a week ago

Can I send invitations via SMS, email or both?

Details of what is being sent to the parents via email or SMS.

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated over a week ago

How do I send (or resend) invitations to parents in different languages?

Step-by-step instructions for ClassTag teachers who want to send invitations to parents in different languages.

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated over a week ago

How do I assign my classroom to a school?

Step-by-step instructions on how assign a class to a school

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated over a week ago

How can I collaborate with other teachers in ClassTag?

Here's how you can collaborate with other teachers in ClassTag.

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated over a week ago

Can two or more teachers be linked to the same classroom?

Information on how to link two or more teachers to the same classroom.

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated over a week ago

How do I graduate or archive my class?

Step-by-step instructions on how to graduate or archive a class.

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated over a week ago

What communications can I do with ClassTag?

The different ways a Teacher can communicate with parents on ClassTag.

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated over a week ago

How do I organize activities on ClassTag?

List of different Activities that can be created on ClassTag and step-by-step instructions on how to do it.

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated over a week ago

How do I inform parents about activity I created?

Guidelines on informing the parents about the newly created Activity.

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated over a week ago

How do I track activities on ClassTag?

Different sections on ClassTag where you can track the Activities sent to parents.

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated over a week ago

Can I assign parents to timeslots or requests?

Resources on assigning parents to Timeslots or Requests.

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated over a week ago

How can I create an Announcement?

Step-by-step instructions on how to create an Announcement and FAQs about it

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated over a week ago

Can I create multiple announcements at the same time, but have them sent at different dates/times?

Resources on how to create multiple announcement and send them on a different dates/times

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated over a week ago

Can I schedule a time for Announcements to be made?

How to set-up announcements to be sent at a later time.

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated over a week ago

How can I organize a Parent-Teacher Conference?

Helpful guide on how a teacher can set up and organize a Parent-Teacher Conference on ClassTag.

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated over a week ago

Can I assign or unassign parents to Parent-Teacher Conference timeslots?

Quick steps on how you can assign parents to a Parent-Teacher Conference.

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated over a week ago

Who can see my calendar for Parent-Teacher conferences? Is it just me (the teacher), or can parents see my calendar, too?

Quick info of who can view the parent-teacher calendar.

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated over a week ago

Can I assign parents to a volunteer request?

Step-by-step instructions on how to assign parents for a Volunteer Request.

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated over a week ago

Can I set up events without a set time?

Setting up an event without a set time (for instance, if you know the day of the event or even the day & start time, but not the end time).

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated over a week ago

Can I assign parents to bring an item to an event?

Step-by-step instructions on how to assign parents to bring item to an event

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated over a week ago

How do I set up an annual calendar of activities in ClassTag?

Tips on creating an annual calendar of activities

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated over a week ago

What is the Weekly Summary, and how can I personalize it?

Details on how the Weekly Summary (a.k.a. newsletter) works, and how to it set it up to send automatically.

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated over a week ago

What are ClassTag Supply Lists?

When the first day of school arrives, you want your students to be ready with the supplies they need. ClassTag Supply Lists makes it easy!

Written by Ewa Lewandowska
Updated over a week ago

What is the Coin Bank?

Brief information about Coin Bank.

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated yesterday

How and when do I earn free ClassTag Rewards?

Guidelines on how and when you'll earn ClassTag Rewards

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated yesterday

What is ClassTag Rewards?

Helpful information about ClassTag Rewards

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated yesterday

I shopped through my ClassTag link, but I don't see any credit showing up in my account. What do I do?

Step to take if ClassTag coins aren’t showing up in your account.

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated over a week ago

How do I opt out of ClassTag Rewards?

Details about opting out of ClassTag Rewards

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated over a week ago

How can I set my office hours to avoid getting parents’ messages when I’m not available?

Step-by-step instructions on how to set up an office hours

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated over a week ago

How do I access archived classes/classes from prior years?

Guide on how to access the old and archived classes.

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated over a week ago

How do I delete a demo account or demo classroom?

Quick way to delete the demo classroom on ClassTag

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated over a week ago

How can I set my Supply List to be the same for all my classes?

Step-by-step instructions on how to copy a Supply List from one class to another

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated over a week ago

How do I delete or remove activities from ClassTag?

Step-by-step instructions on deleting or removing an activity

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated over a week ago

How do I delete a class?

Step-by-step instructions re: how to delete a class on ClassTag.

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated over a week ago

How can I view a bigger size of the photo that the parent added on their child’s profile?

Step-by-step instructions on how to view the students’ photo in a bigger size

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated over a week ago

How can I introduce ClassTag to parents?

Resources and tips re: how to onboard your parents quickly and get them excited about ClassTag

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated over a week ago

How do I know who has signed up for ClassTag from my class?

A guide for teachers to determine which parents have already signed up for ClassTag and which aren't yet connected.

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated over a week ago

Where can the parents in my class enter their ClassTag class code (i.e. invitation code)?

Info re: where parents can enter the class code they're given by their child's teacher.

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated over a week ago

How can I help parents in my class find their class code?

Step-by-step instructions on where and how to find the ClassTag class code of a student for a parent

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated over a week ago

What should I do if a parent of one of my students can't log in to ClassTag?

Actions to take if a parent cannot log in on ClassTag.

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated over a week ago

How do I consolidate parent accounts?

Step-by-step instructions re: how to review a list of co-parent accounts, check duplicates and delete and/or combine them.

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated over a week ago

What should I do if I have multiple children from the same family in my classroom(s)?

Important notes for teachers to ensure that children from the same family in multiple classes are added to a parent’s ClassTag account.

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated over a week ago

How do I use the 'Stats' page?

Everything you need to know about the Stats page.

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated over a week ago

Why are there ads in my classroom?

Introducing Sponsors that support your class and keep ClassTag free for everyone

Written by Ewa Lewandowska
Updated over a week ago

Can I export activities from ClassTag?

Workaround on exporting activities on ClassTag

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated over a week ago

How can I download or export the conversations I have with parents?

Step-by-step instructions on how to download or export 1:1 conversations.

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated over a week ago

How do I print communications?

Details of what communications can be printed out on ClassTag and instructions on how to do it.

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated over a week ago

What other apps integrate with ClassTag?

Details on how ClassTag currently can work with Google Apps like Google Docs, Google Forms, Google Drive and Google Calendar.

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated over a week ago

How do I upload a document to ClassTag?

Instructions on how to upload a document on ClassTag.

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated over a week ago

How can I add an image to the custom item that I’ve added on the Supply List?

Step-by-step instructions on adding an image to a custom item for your Supply List

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated over a week ago

How can I tell if a teacher has accepted my invitation to join ClassTag?

Have you referred another teacher to join your classroom? Here's how you can tell if they've accepted your invitation.

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated over a week ago

How do I retract or recall a message or announcement that I’ve sent on ClassTag?

Quick step on how to retract or remove an announcement on ClassTag.

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated over a week ago

How do I know if a parent has read my message?

Quick tips on how to check your parent has read your message.

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated over a week ago

Parents aren't seeing my activities. What can I do?

Steps to take when parents aren’t seeing your Activities.

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated over a week ago

What types of items can I pin?

Different types of items you can pin on ClassTag

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated over a week ago

Why are my completed tasks showing up as incomplete?

Quick steps to mark the task as “complete".

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated over a week ago

What do I do if a parent misses their Parent-Teacher conference time?

Scheduling snafu? Here's how to fix it.

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated over a week ago

What does the exclamation point mean in ClassTag?

Info about the exclamation point on ClassTag.

Written by Mark Valencia
Updated over a week ago