Newton (Strafford), Tunbridge and Sharon have recently installed Web2 School
as well as Royalton.  They are in early stages in its use.

Chelsea has had Rediker for a couple of years.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Stalling" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2006 3:44 PM
Subject: Student Information Systems?


> I've searched through archives on this list first, but didn't get much
info....
>
> What are schools using for their student information systems?
>
> Here in Barre we are using Pearson Education Systems "Chancery
> SMS"  (web-based for K-8) and Chancery MacSchool (9-12).  While the
current
> solution is working, and is integrated (via a replicator), there are
> changes afoot....
>
> Pearson has repositioned SMS as a product for middle to large school
> districts (their documentation states "30,000 students" as a starting
> point).  Barre has roughly 3k students.  We've also been told that
> MacSchool is going to go away at some point (date unknown).
>
> For K-8, SMS is used for electronic standards-based report cards,
gradebook
> (middle school), electronic attendance, behavior incidents, transportation
> and transfer of student info between our 2 K-8 schools and the SHS/BVT
> campus.  For SHS/BVT, MacSchool is used for report cards, eclass
gradebook,
> behavior, and attendance.
>
> So, we're wondering who is using what for a SIS.....and does it fit your
> needs?  comments?
>
>
> Rob Stalling
> Technology Support
> Barre Supervisory Union
> Barre, VT  05641
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