RDS Regional Data Services, Inc.

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Course Planner General Information

Regional Data Services has developed a web based course entry module that quickly and easily installs on your web server. The ease of use and the intuitive tools built into the software will save counselors and students valuable time.

Features

• Browser-based course request system

• Students log on to the system using their personal user ID and password

• Students fill out their own course requests via the web

• Displays transcript, academic statistics and requested courses all on one web page

• Supports requests for both normal and summer school courses

• Students can only request enough courses to fill a schedule

• Students can view a course catalog description for each course

• Students can choose an alternate for each requested course

• Students can request a single semester of a year-long course

• Supports active directory login for students

• Can be accessed using RDS Parent Access Software

Benefits

• Counselors spend less time typing, more time with students

• Counselors review and modify course requests, but don't have to enter them

• Reduces paperwork

• Eliminates data entry errors

• Students can review graduation requirements based on different diploma types

• Automatic synchronization between the course request database and the primary student management database

• Automatic management of student usernames and passwords

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What other software is needed to run the RDS Course Planner

A. Windows 2000 Server or Windows 2003 Server, including Internet Information Services (IIS) version 5.0, SQL Server 2000 or higher and a connection to the internet with a static IP address. Adobe Flash Remoting software, Quad core processor or two dual core processors, 4 GB of RAM, two (2) 10/100 Ethernet Cards, SCSI drives set up as striped and mirrored RAID & a Backup System.

Q. How much training is required?

A. Training for Administrators would take less than four hours

Q. Is special training needed for students?

A. No, the software is very intuitive and has online help