Synergy Admin Portal

Synergy is the district approved tool for organizing student information and for contacting families. It includes a suite of apps for students, parents, teachers and admin. Attendance data, grades, student info, and more is managed through Synergy.

Admin can access Synergy on the web through synergy.sfusd.edu/

Join our online modules in Google Classroom! Click the + button and click join a class!

1. New to Synergy? Join the Synergy Admin Portal Basics class [class code: rpts644]

2. Access built-in Synergy reports! Join the Admin Reports class [class code: ar00b7]

Request Access to Synergy

• How to request access to Synergy for your staff

Dual Login Access Information

• How to move from Teacher Portal (TeacherVUE) to Admin Portal

Search and Filter Information

• Quick tips on search and filtering student information!

Use the Docking Area

• How to pin frequently used information across different tabs or screens!

How to use Synergy Help

• How to get help when navigating a specific page in Synergy.

Select Modules to Show on Portals

• Select what modules to display on Family and Student Portals

Use your mobile app!

• Download AdminVUE to get information on the go!

Family Portal Activation Toolkit

• This Toolkit is designed for SFUSD Employees. Resources for families are available in sfusd.edu/parentvue.

Print Activation Letters

• How to print Family Portal activation letters for parents and guardians.

Run Activation Reports

• See how many have activated their accounts an ensure all families are activated!

Send Mass Email and Post Announcements

• How to send emails to groups of students or families and how to post announcements on the Student and Family Portals

Update Family Contact Info

• How to update parent/guardian phone numbers and email addresses

Resolve Family Portal Issues

• How to assist parents and guardians with their Family Portal account issues.

Family Portal Troubleshooting Guide

• How to assist with general Family and Student Portal account issues.

How to Run Reports

• Getting started with built-in reports available in Synergy!

Most commonly used Reports

• Lists most commonly used reports and their descriptions.

How to Filter Reports

• How to run specific reports and filter for the information you need.

Generate a list of logins

• How to generate a report of student usernames and passwords. Print a list by site, teacher, or grade.

Join Google Classroom online module, class code: ar00b7

Grade Level Changes

• How to make grade level changes in Synergy depending on student's earned credits

Exit Graduating Seniors

• How to mass exit graduating seniors

Health Notifications

• Automatic notifications for student health conditions

Add Teacher Assistants

• Steps for Counselors on how to add TAs