Get Ready for a Successful School Year with iSchoolRide

New School Year Readiness Checklist

CategoryChecklist Item
School SetupVerify the school’s pickup location and Pickup Zone.
School SetupConfirm the school name, contact information, and dismissal hours.
School SetupReview the grades and pickup groups available to parents in the iSchoolRide PickupLine app.
School SetupUpdate or remove grades and pickup groups as needed.
StaffRemove staff members who no longer need access.
StaffAdd new teachers and pickup staff.
StaffAsk staff to install or update the iSchoolRide Tracker app.
StaffConfirm that each staff member can sign in successfully.
Parents and StudentsRemove parents and students who no longer attend the school.
Parents and StudentsMove returning students to the correct grade or pickup group.
Parents and StudentsAdd new students or ask parents to add them through the app.
Parents and StudentsConfirm that every student is assigned to the correct grade or pickup group.
Parent PreparationAsk parents to install or update the iSchoolRide PickupLine app.
Parent PreparationAsk parents to sign in or register before the first pickup day.
Parent PreparationAsk parents to review their students and update grade or pickup group information.
Parent PreparationAsk parents to review Family Members and remove anyone who is no longer authorized to pick up their students.
Parent PreparationAsk parents to confirm which students they normally pick up.
Parent PreparationAsk parents to enable location access and notifications.
Parent PreparationRemind parents to keep the app open with an active internet connection when arriving at school.
RegistrationProvide the school registration code to families who need to register.
RegistrationIf the school imports parent information, send parents their assigned sign-in information.
TestingTest the complete pickup process using at least one staff account and one parent account.
TestingConfirm that the parent’s status automatically changes to Waiting – In School Pickup Zone after entering the Pickup Zone.
TestingConfirm that the parent appears in the iSchoolRide Tracker app.
TestingConfirm that staff can view and call the correct student.
TestingConfirm that the parent receives the student’s status update or notification.