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Engrade's messaging feature works like an internal email system to send [u]private[/u] messages between approved users. The following types of users can message each other: - Administrators can message any account linked to the school - Teachers can message any account linked to their classes - Students can message their teachers if allowed in the class settings - Students can message other students in a class if allowed in the class settings - Parents can message teachers if allowed in the class settings

{http://s3.amazonaws.com/engrade-myfiles/4054744103942593/message_screen.png} 1. Click [em]Send[/em] in your messaging section. 2. In the [em]To[/em] field, start typing the name of the person(s) to which you wish to send the message. Engrade will autocomplete their names for you. 3. Enter a [em]Subject[/em] for the message. 4. Use the [em]Attach[/em] field to attach a file, wiki, or flashcards to your message. 5. Enter your message. 6. Click [em]Send Message[/em]. 7. The message will now appear in your [em]Sent[/em] tab.

Sending a Message

{http://s3.amazonaws.com/engrade-myfiles/4077069926082958/contacts_screen.png} Your possible contacts are listed on the [em]Contacts[/em] screen. The names are broken down into [b]Staff[/b] and [b]Students[/b]. Parents are listed under students with a [b][P][/b] after their child’s name. You can also send a message directly from this screen by clicking on a recipient. A check mark will appear next to the recipient’s name. You may click multiple recipients.

Contacts

{http://s3.amazonaws.com/engrade-myfiles/4016069190550108/Messages_on_off_screen.png} To change students' abilities to send messages: 1. Click on a class. 2. Click [em]Settings[/em] on the left side of the screen. 3. Check or uncheck the [b]Allow students to message teachers[/b] and [b]Allow students to message each other[/b] options as you desire. 4. Click [em]Submit[/em].

Turning the Message Feature On and Off for Students