MySchool is a fully Web-based, database-driven information system for recording, storing, sharing and communicating about student records and school data. It is capable of seamlessly linking all the schools within your district.

Because it is fully Web-based, MySchool allows school personnel, parents and students to enter all information conveniently from any computer connected to the Internet - at school, at home, and away. And all information entered by a user into one part of the MySchool system is immediately available to MySchool users in other parts of the system.

Because MySchool information is stored in a database, MySchool users can compile and analyze data and generate user-friendly hard-copy reports that look exactly like they do on the computer screen. MySchool users can report information on standardized formats or use exported data to create custom formats that meet their needs.

MySchool users can work with a wide range of information, from individual student records to district-wide data.

Through a partnership with the creators of MySchool Software, ESRT is able to make this innovative and truly unique Student Information System available to districts across the country.

MySchool and ESRT have just joined forces and are only taking a limited number of schools for their first year in partnership.

How is MySchool different from other computerized record systems?

Unlike most other school information systems, MySchool is fully based in the World Wide Web. All information can be entered and accessed from an Internet-connected computer in any location—from home as well as school, and from your laptop wherever you go. All information is available through the Web. No more remembering to copy information onto disks and take it with you!

And because MySchool is rooted in the most stable open-source Web technology available, it is fast and reliable. One MySchool user can enter information in one part of the system and have it immediately available to MySchool users in other parts of the system. No more waiting for the data to synchronize or for the computer tech to upload it!

How will MySchool adapt to future needs?

MySchool allows you to respond to changes as they occur through its open-source code, which removes the constraints placed on your school or district by proprietary, costly student information systems. The control is in your hands.

Because MySchool is distributed under the GNU General Public License (GPL), you have access to its code and have the right to copy, distribute and or modify it to suit the needs of your school or district. You have ultimate flexibility and total control over your student information system.

It’s in the vault. MySchool provides secure Internet transactions using SSL encryption technology. This is the same technology used by banks and other institutions to protect their data.

Some major companies that trust SSL to keep their information secure include:

Merryll Lynch
Comerica Bank
Bank of America
US Securities and Exchange Commission

Data hosted through MySchool are stored on dedicated servers that are monitored around the clock and kept in a physically secure, climate-controlled, redundantly connected location.

MySchool mail is kept separate from normal Internet e-mail, including spam and potentially harmful e-mail attachments.

Also, MySchool users are assigned by access levels that allow different user groups access to information appropriate for that group. So, a principal can only see data from his or her school, and a parent can only see data for his or her children.

MySchool uses SSL encryption which enables data to transfer back and forth between computer and server without the risk of it being intercepted and decoded as it is moved from page to page in the web application.

How will MySchool adapt to future needs?

MySchool allows you to respond to changes as they occur through its open-source code, which removes the constraints placed on your school or district by proprietary, costly student information systems. The control is in your hands.

Because MySchool is distributed under the GNU General Public License (GPL), you have access to its code and have the right to copy, distribute and or modify it to suit the needs of your school or district. You have ultimate flexibility and total control over your student information system.

Features ranging from Attendance to Inventory will make school operations easier for all of the front-line staff. Along with all of the academic options that are outlined under each User category, MySchool can also be used for the following aspects of school life:

Meals: With MySchool’s Meal module, you scan ID cards and meal bar codes to track and report on free or low-cost meal consumption.

Inventory: With MySchool tools, you can track and report on inventory and usage.

Safety: With MySchool’s LocaPoint student location module, you can determine the expected location of a student within the school building.

Health: With MySchool tools, you can track students’ health information and allow authorized personnel to access health alerts.

Just a few ways MySchool can be used to make school budgeting, time usage, and staff involvement more efficient!

Analyze consolidated student data from all schools - MySchool enables Administration to access the entire district student roster, as well as all the pertinent information regarding each student

Pinpoint problems and highlight successes - MySchool has the ability to run PDF reports on student discipline, attendance, and many other variables to highlight the success of different areas, and show the areas that need improvement.

Plan for facilities and make budget projections - Determine not only district-wide demographic information to plan new facilities and school locations, but also tracks inventory, meals, and many other school programs to determine costs.

Communicate with parents using instantly accessible electronic information - Parents can be contacted via the internal messaging system, that is safe, secure, and accessible only by User ID and password. Messages can be forwarded to electronic devices.

Track school-wide discipline - Teachers can effectively track their students progress from the beginning of the year to the end of the year. Comments can be posted by teachers for their own reference, or can be shared with other teachers.

Track course data and student and teacher demographic information for use in state reports - This feature will be very useful when it comes time to do reports for the federal and state government. Data created in other programs can be imported and merged with MySchool data.

Export data to create customized reports that meet your unique requirements - Data from MySchool can be sent to other applications, such as a spreadsheet or text file in order to be modified and presented in the appropriate fashion.

Produce professional, high-quality reports customized with your school logo - All reports are created in a PDF format, and cannot be edited via computer, without changing the data in the files. PDF's are read by Adobe Acrobat, a free download off of the Adobe site. A school logo can be added.

Print, Save, and Post reports for viewing by your staff! - All reports can be printed for anyone to see.

Register students online - Eliminate time consuming and file-cramping paperwork!

Track student immunization data - This information gathered can be exported and merged to any major State or Federal report.

Record and track student discipline incidents - Comments made by teachers or administration can be deleted or saved if depending on if it should appear on any progress reports.

Verify student absences - When teachers mark a student as absent in their classroom, these are immediately sent to the office for verification from parents. Offices can develop their own absence classification codes.

Edit the school calendar and share it with staff, parents and students - The changes made to this calendar will appear not only in the office, but on the electronic calendar that is viewable by all staff, parents and students within the system!

Collect attendance, progress and grades data online through the MySchool in-class Attendance and Grade Book modules - This allows teacher to have all records in one central location, for easy search and location capabilities.

Post assignments with instructions - students and parents will be able to access all instructions and due dates from home, school, or even on vacation!

Record class attendance - Can be recorded for that current day, or even a previous or future date. Seating charts feature optional student photographs

Update class rosters instantly with the latest scheduling changes - These changes will be sent to the front office for verification, making sure that no papers are lost in transit

Work quickly and securely at home, at school, and away.

Get an instant overview of current progress - This can help parents and students interact and build trust, so that each child can be successful

See a list of assignments and due dates - Allows for greater accountability in student/parent and student/teacher relationships.

View test and homework scores and details - Parents won't have to wait for a report card to know what their student is doing... and how they can help! Students can track their progress, and get help accordingly.

Communicate with teachers and other school personnel - an internal messaging system directs messages to the intended recipient within seconds, and messages can be forwarded to any email address or communication device, such as a cell phone, or pocket organizer.

Receive automated announcements about parent-teacher meetings and school events - Now there's no excuse for forgetting! Messages can be forwarded to any communication device, so Parents can lead their busy lives, and still be a part of their child's school events...

Allow our technical staff to assist your school or district in getting up and running with MySchool. Make sure you have the support you need throughout the year by subscribing to a MySchool Support Package.

Prepare your school or district for the future by choosing MySchool.