Custom Forms¶
Overview¶
Custom forms allow a school to collect information during registration. Parents can be prompted to supply additional information when adding a parent or student. Examples include:
- Student birthdate
- Hobbies
- Parent interests
Custom forms can also be used to complete waivers and agreements. Examples include:
- Internet Use Policy
- Do not photo policy
- PTA Waivers
Managing Forms¶
Forms and Form Elements¶
A form is made up of form elements. The following types of form elements are supported:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Text | Rich text displayed on the page. |
| Agreement | Legal form displayed that required explicit acknowledgment of reading. |
| Input Field | Form element designed for collecting input from the user. |
| Teacher Selector | Allows the selection of a teacher. Teachers are managed in the Directory > Teachers page. This element is not supported in Student or Parent registration forms. |
| Student Selector | Allows the selection of a student from the current registration session. This element is not supported in Student or Parent registration forms. |
| Parent Selector | Allows the selection of a parent from the current registration session. This element is not supported in Student or Parent registration forms. |
There are multiple types of input fields:
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Short Text | One-line text response. |
| Long Text | Multi-line text response. |
| Checkbox | Boolean input element implemented as a checkbox for yes/no or true/false questions. |
| Date | Date field input. |
Parent and Student Registration¶
Student and parent forms are appended to the standard registration presented on the signup page and have the following names.
- Registration Form: Parent
- Registration Form: Student
These forms cannot be deleted. Removing the form elements will have the same effect as removing the form. The teacher, student, and parent selector form elements are not available on these forms.
Registration Forms¶
Custom forms are added to registration by placing the form in a registration page:
- View the registration page where the form will be added
- Click on the Add Section button
- Click on the Show Form radio button
- Select the form from the drop down
- Click on the Add Registration Section button
The display of the campaign can be restricted to certain grades.
- View the form in the registration section
- Click on the Edit Advanced Settings button (bottom of page)
- Select the grades to show the form
- Click on the Update Registration Section button
Note
- A form can only appear in registration one time
- By default, the form is displayed to all grades
Export¶
Information collected in the form can be exported in the following formats by clicking on the Export Responses link in the right sidebar:
- CSV File