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I am going to try http://www.focus-sis.org/ open source. Has anyone used it yet? David Isham Network Administrator Grand Isle Supervisory Union 5038 US Rte 2 North Hero, VT 05474 802-372-6921 vox 802-372-4898 fax -----Original Message----- From: School Information Technology Discussion [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Robert Stalling Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2006 3:44 PM To: [log in to unmask] 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 [log in to unmask]