Enrollment Interest Form: Customize/Create
This guide outlines how to configure and create an Enrollment Interest Form in the School Pathways system, providing step-by-step instructions and key features for customizing your form.
Table of Contents
Navigation and Initial Setup
To begin configuring your Enrollment Interest Form, navigate to one of the following paths:
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Reports > Students > Enrollment Interest Report > Configure Enrollment Interest Form
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Admin > Application & Lottery
Adding a New School Year
Before customizing your Enrollment Interest Form, ensure a new school year has been added to the SIS. This step allows families to select the correct school year when completing the form.
Steps:
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Navigate to Admin > Settings > School Calendars.
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Click Lookup Manage School Years.
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Type the Beginning Year (e.g., 2024).
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Click Create.
Configuring Enrollment Interest Form Policies
Setup Page Policies
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Navigate to the Options Cogwheel.
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Activate the School Years you want visible on the enrollment interest form.
Updating Grade Levels
To update a student’s grade if a parent has filled it out incorrectly:
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Change the dropdown to: Admin/reports/enrollment_interest_report.php.
Setting Default Applicant Status
A new page policy has been added to simplify applicant management. This policy allows schools to set a default status for applicants who complete the Enrollment Interest Form.
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Navigate to Admin > Application & Lottery > Enrollment Interest Review > Options > Page Policies.
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Select /admin/reports/enrollment_interest_report.php.
Features of the Enrollment Interest Form
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Customizable Questions:
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Add text boxes, radio button options, checkboxes, and more.
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Auto-generate an internal key for each custom question to save time and ensure consistency.
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Data Display:
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Collected data can appear as additional columns on the Enrollment Interest Report.
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School Policies:
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Enable sibling and staff identification options.
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Form Layout:
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Add new sections or reorder fields.
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Customizing the Form:
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Form Title: Name your form (e.g., 2023-2024 Enrollment Interest Form).
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Font: Choose the font size and style.
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Introduction: Provide a brief overview for parents.
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Sections: Use the “+" icon to add sections.
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Question Grouping: Group questions into columns instead of stacking.
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Reorder Questions: Drag and drop questions as needed.
Sharing Your Form
After creating your form:
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Return to the Enrollment Interest Review Tab.
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Copy the link at the top of the page.
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Paste the link onto your school’s website for easy access.
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Enrollment Interest Form Notifications
Enable notifications to inform staff when an Enrollment Interest Form is completed:
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Navigate to Admin > Application & Lottery > Lottery Settings > Options.
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Configure the settings and change the dropdown accordingly.
For more information, refer to the User Guide on Pre-Qualifications.
Last Updated 12/18/2024