DeansList : Comm Log > How to Enter New Comm Log

Communication Logs (Comm Logs) can be used to track interactions with families.

How to Start Comm Log

You can create and enter a new comm log in a couple different ways:

• From Homepage > click New Call from absent list

        

• From Student Lookup (search) > click New Call from absent list

        

• And also you can create new Comm Logs from the Incident Log page > Create Comm Entry

How to Enter a Comm Log

1. You can either search for a student or select one from one of your rosters.
2. The grey Notes Box is viewable and editable by all users.  It’s a useful place to put notes about parents’ communication preferences eg "best available time is after 2pm"
3. A log entry can be saved for either:
   • Conversation / Interaction w/ Parents & Relatives
   • Another Staff Member
   • With Student him/herself
4. Click the (+) next to a parent’s phone number or e-mail address to automatically fill out the appropriate parts of the form below.
5. The Reason drop-down is useful for categorizing types of conversations.