Renweb Features You Should Be Using: A Helpful Overview

Given that the world of education technology is always evolving, schools are always on the lookout for solutions that help to streamline day-to-day operations, foster better communication, and bridge the gap between school and home. Renweb, now FACTS Student Information System (SIS), is the trusted name of schools and districts. Our Kindergarten Classroom Management Software is a free, cost-effective, and integrated Student Information and School Admissions Software. Parents, you can now download Renweb for your iPad to check on student information. 

Whether you are a teacher wanting to expedite the process of grading, a school administrator in need of data management, or a hardworking parent who believes that technology can make your life easier without adding more hours to your already busy schedule, Renweb has just what you’re looking for. However, in spite of its functionality, many schools and users don’t take full advantage of the platform. They’re mainly logging in for grades or attendance, yet are missing features that could save them hours and offer a clearer view of school operations. 

Check out this handy guide to some of the features Renweb has to offer – tools that you should be taking advantage of, broken down in straightforward language so you know exactly how it can help your school family. Communication, scheduling, lesson planning, and handling finances; this guide has everything you need to make sure you’re using Renweb to the fullest!

Real-Time Gradebook and Progress Monitoring

The online gradebook is probably the #1 most important and used feature because it’s the “source of truth” for how a student is doing academically. Unlike conventional systems reliant on manual intervention and a need for synchronization, the Renweb gradebook provides immediate access to daily grades, test scores, and learning averages by term. Parents and students should regularly utilize this tool (not just report card time) to view progress and catch academic issues early on. 

Teachers have huge time savings because it automatically averages and loads the grades right into report cards, so no more adding all those up by hand. The reporting capabilities of the gradebook are enabling parents never to experience a “surprise” about missing work and class performance, as they can now keep their finger on the pulse of daily activities and be able to intervene with time if necessary, or at least hold students accountable. This ongoing process of feedback is central to collaborative learning.

Integrated Communication and Directory Tools

Communication is key to a successful school-home relationship, and Renweb’s integrated communication tools make it easy. The School Directory is a great tool, allowing parents and teachers to safely phone or email each other in one click as opposed to looking up contact information. 

In addition, the communication tool gives teachers quick access to email progress reports or lesson plans, along with general class announcements, directly from any gradebook screen or the classroom management page to the whole class, specific groups of students, or individual families. 

Please also ensure that the contact phone numbers and email addresses in the Family Demographics section are kept current to ensure they receive these important updates and emergency Parent Alerts by email, text, or push notification. Using this single, central communications hub facilitates better outreach and unity among all community members of the school.

Homework, Lesson Plans, and Resource Access

Feature: Help students get organized and help parents support their learning with homework and lesson plan tracking. Teachers constantly record course content and post Lesson Plans and Homework Assignments neatly organized on the Internet for parents and students at any time of day or night. Try to get students using this resource every day, checking what assignments they have due next, reviewing the course material, and verifying that they know what is expected of them. 

Meanwhile, parents can use the resource area to not only see assigned work but also import school calendar events and assignments directly into their personal smartphone calendars in order to keep on top of family schedules. I aggressively monitor assignments through the progress reports. This transparency level provides accountability for students and allows parents to understand the learning goals and daily academic needs, thus connecting school-to-home.

Student Billing and Online Payment Processing

In addition to other academic software, Renweb/FACTS SIS includes powerful Financial Management tools that streamline student billing, tuition handling, and miscellaneous fees. For parents, this means using the Online Payment system for convenient payment and bringing in tuition, lunch orders, miscellaneous charges, and fees timely by using integrated FACTS Payment Plans. 

This eliminates the need for checking and in-force payment transactions, gives security, and all records of transactions are digital. Schools benefit from this by having a single integrated system for tracking all payments, handling multiple tuition plans, and automatically recording all of that valuable financial data. Families can become accustomed to creating prepay accounts for lunchroom, etc, and use the online renewal during the current year for next year in order to have a more seamless school process.

Attendance and Behavior Tracking

The live attendance and on-time behavior tracking are very necessary for the safety, punctuality, as well a discipline for students. *Teachers will be able to take electronic attendance in the classroom–with that data available instantly in the main office and, even more importantly, to parents via FACTS Family Portal. Parents will use this tool to monitor student attendance by being able to view the current status and receive automatic notifications if any unexcused absences or tardies occur. 

The system features a Student Behavior Tracking feature that allows teachers to write up discipline events and conference points with parents, which can be privately shared with the family. Because of this instant feedback and open record-keeping, not only the school but also the home can respond immediately to suspected problems, providing mentally challenged kids with the structure they need.

Understanding Renweb (FACTS SIS): What the Platform Really Offers 

Not just your student information system anymore more as Renweb is now rebranded under the FACTS banner. It is a full-service school management system that in real-time integrates all the stakeholders- administrators, teachers, students, and parents on a single platform. Renweb is built around a single, unifying database that feeds into the various integrated modules, including Admissions/Enrollment and Parents Web. This one-stop functionality eliminates the reliance on disparate platforms and streamlines workflows department-wide.

The power of Renweb is the convenience and automation of administrative tasks in a clear, well-laid-out interface for the end user. Instead of wading through a mess of spreadsheets or stand-alone gradebooks, educators can now do it all right from one dashboard. At the same time, parents have serious visibility into their child’s performance in school. Small or large, no matter how much of a workload Renweb has to handle, you will always find that it can cater to your everyday academic tasks.

Gradebook: Streamlined Grading Made Simple 

The Gradebook is used more than any other feature in Renweb’s software applications — and with good reason. It lets teachers record, grade, and report with accuracy and efficiency. Since the platform calculates moving averages and, by default, updates them as new assignments are entered, you don’t have to waste time entering formulas or updating scores. Teachers can also create category weights, mass upload assignments, and even set assignments to be due in the future.

The Renweb Gradebook also shines when it comes to transparency. Grades are updated in real-time, preventing confusion and last-minute “stress” as students and parents know not to expect any surprises at the end of the term. It also allows teachers to provide individualized feedback on assignments, which can help students recognize strengths as well as areas that need improvement. Thanks to its minimalist design and intelligent automation, teachers spend less time updating spreadsheets and more time actually teaching, thanks to the Gradebook.

Attendance Tracking: Keeping Accurate and Real-Time Records 

The act of taking attendance can be a simple classroom procedure, and Renweb takes it to the next level with speed and accuracy. With the Attendance module, teachers can feed in their daily or period-wise attendance in no time. As entries are made, the database is updated and staff are notified immediately – enabling management to monitor trends in late arrival or non-arrival.

Renweb also offers automatic alerts, which means parents receive an immediate message when their student is noted as absent. This adds an extra layer of safety and helps parents stay well in the loop. Managers can create end-of-month or compliance-based attendance reports. Another plus is that the new feature is built into the Gradebook and scheduling system – any classroom update ripples through to all relevant modules. With comprehensive attendance tools from Renweb, schools can manage accountability and have a trusted system for record-keeping.

Lesson Plans & Curriculum Management 

RenWeb’s Lesson Plans feature helps teachers compile their teaching resources right at their fingertips, which ultimately helps bring organization and ease to the planning procedures. It also offers weekly, monthly, or unit planning and the capability to plan an entire year’s curriculum ahead of time. The plan can include assignments, learning targets, homework, and classroom activities.

One strength the platform features is its direct connection to the Gradebook from lesson plans. As teachers generate tasks in lesson plans, they can easily associate them with grading categories, facilitating the organization of assessments. Published plans can be viewed by students and parents to keep them informed of what to expect next in lessons or assignments. When you set your daily schedule or plan long-term coursework, RenWeb’s Lesson Plans enables you to keep it clear, simple, and easy to follow.

Best Renweb Tools Every Teacher Should Use

• Effortless Gradebook – Save time recording scores, averaging grades, and sharing current grade information with parents and students.
• Lesson Plan Integration – Attach tasks and link directly to Gradebook for hassle-free assessment monitoring.
• Attendance Entry – Daily, up-to-the-minute classroom attendance submission with real-time update for administrators.
• Communication Alerts – Email, text, or push out messages to individuals or groups.
• Resource sharing – Upload teaching materials for students to access at any time.
• Behavior Tracking – Log student behavior to help you improve classroom management.
• Event & Homework Posting – Ensure that your students will not miss any details of the upcoming tasks and school events.

Parent Portal: Strengthening the School-Home Partnership 

How they help In the era of iPhone consumerism, when consumers’ expectations for technology are high and everyone has multiple e-mail addresses, parents want access to a secure, web-based system that allows them to monitor, understand, and participate in their children’s activities. With that account, parents can see their children’s grades, attendance, homework assignments, schedules, and notes from teachers through this portal — pretty much live. Having so much visibility in their child’s school day makes it easier for parents to be invested and support them through education.

Announcements, newsletters, and alerts can also be passed along to schools through the portal. Whether it’s a switch in schedule, an upcoming exam, or a school event, parents get notified right away. The portal even features financial tools, so that families can see and manipulate tuition accounts. Renweb offers parents a single location for student information and school communications–which helps create more positive and involved families and ultimately makes an engaged, enthusiastic 88,342 connections between home and school.

Communication Tools: Staying Connected Across the School Community 

Communication is vital to a good school, and Ren Web provides some very strong tools in this area. Mass communications, targeted communications, and even one-to-one communications are available directly from the system so that teachers or administrators can relay messages quickly. Email, SMS, and app notifications keep important updates in the hands of users.

RenWeb’s communication features are particularly useful for sending emergency alerts, reminders about events or any classroom-specific messages. The system also logs all messages, and parents can show past communications to teachers. Teachers may send feedback on assignments, assignment information, or send behavior updates to parents. Because all communication is centralized, Renweb can integrate not only multiple messaging apps but also manual emails that no longer tie into a system of persistent information across the school community.

Scheduling & Academic Planning

It takes time to make school schedules by hand, and there is a high chance of making mistakes. This is one area where Renweb’s scheduling software can take the stress off by producing student schedules, fixing classroom assignments for teachers, and ensuring equitable course loads. TEACHER MANAGEMENT can generate period assignments, group together courses, and prevent course conflicts on the fly.

The system enables schools to schedule their academic year (including holidays, examination weeks, and special events) – effectively managing the tasks of resource booking without clashes. Schedules will also have 24/7 access for students and families through the portal. Clear visibility of daily rotations or class timings for teachers and staff. As the scheduling module is linked to attendance and the Gradebook, all academic functions are automatic without any data entry. RenWeb’s Scheduler provides schools with the ability to save time and organize themselves professionally every single day.

Reports & Data Insights 

Renweb has a powerful reporting site for administrators, educators, and counselors. Whether student performance, attendance patterns, course enrollment, or finances, RenWeb has reporting to aid the decision-making process. These reports enable schools to spot academic trends, enhance accountability, and satisfy regulatory obligations.

Report downloads and printing can be done by staff with the infrastructure. Administrators especially find data-driven reports invaluable for accreditation, audits, and annual planning. Teachers can utilize the performance report to know students’ progress, struggling learners, and their teaching style approaches. With instant access to accurate, real-time data, RenWeb’s integrated approach makes it easy for teachers, administrators, and parents to share student information.

Essential Renweb Tools for Parents & Students

• Parent Portal Access – Check grades, homework, attendance, and schedules from a single dashboard.
  
• Mobile App – Stay updated with instant notifications on assignments and school announcements.
  
• Behavior Reports – View conduct notes and teacher feedback.
  
• Financial Account Management – Track tuition, fees, and payment history easily.
  
• Calendar View – Stay aware of upcoming exams, events, and deadlines.
  
• Teacher Communication – Send and receive messages directly from teachers.
  
• Progress Monitoring – Use real-time data to support academic success.

FAQs

What is Renweb used for?

Renweb (FACTS SIS) is used for managing grades, attendance, communication, scheduling, and student information in schools.

Is Renweb the same as FACTS SIS?

Yes. Renweb was rebranded and is now officially part of the FACTS Student Information System.

Can parents check grades on Renweb?

Absolutely. Parents can view grades, assignments, attendance, and teacher notes through the Parent Portal.

Do teachers need special training to use Renweb?

Basic training is helpful, but the system is user-friendly and easy to learn over time.

Is there a Renweb mobile app?

Yes, the FACTS Family App gives parents and students mobile access to school information.

Can schools customize Renweb reports?

Yes, Renweb offers customizable reporting tools for academic, attendance, and administrative data.

Does Renweb support communication alerts?

Yes. Schools can send emails, texts, and push notifications directly through Renweb.

Conclusion

Renweb (FACTS SIS) is a powerful school management system that offers far more than basic grading and attendance tracking. With its wide range of tools—from scheduling and lesson plans to financial management and real-time communication—it is designed to support every member of the school community. Many users only interact with the most visible parts of the system, such as checking grades or sending announcements, but Renweb’s true value lies in its deeper capabilities.

By fully utilizing the platform’s features, schools can create a more organized, efficient, and transparent environment. Teachers save time on administrative tasks and can focus more on teaching. Parents gain clearer insight into their child’s academic journey. Administrators benefit from accurate data and strong reporting tools that assist with planning and compliance.

This helpful overview highlights the key Renweb features you should be using, but there is always more to explore. Whether you’re new to Renweb or looking to optimize your school’s use of the system, embracing its advanced tools will lead to smoother operations and stronger communication across your entire community. With the right approach, RenWeb becomes not just a software solution but an essential partner in student success.