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.

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

Self-Paced Online Training Modules Link to this section

Join our online modules in Google Classroom(link is external)! 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]

Getting Started Link to this section

Get started with Admin Portal (AdminVUE) and learn some navigation tips!

Request Access to Synergy(link is external)

  • How to request access to Synergy for your staff

Dual Login Access Information(link is external)

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

Search and Filter Information(link is external)

  • Quick tips on search and filtering student information!

Use the Docking Area(link is external)

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

How to use Synergy Help(link is external)

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

Select Modules to Show on Portals(link is external)

  • Select what modules to display on Family and Student Portals

Use your mobile app!(link is external)

  • Download AdminVUE to get information on the go!

Family Portal For Admin Link to this section

Family Portal (ParentVUE) support and communication

Family Portal Activation Toolkit

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

Print Activation Letters(link is external)

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

Run Activation Reports(link is external)

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

Send Mass Email and Post Announcements(link is external)

  • 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(link is external)

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

Resolve Family Portal Issues(link is external)

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

Family Portal Troubleshooting Guide(link is external)

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

Reports Link to this section

Admin Reports to inform your decisions and support students!

How to Run Reports(link is external)

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

Most commonly used Reports(link is external)

  • Lists most commonly used reports and their descriptions.

How to Filter Reports(link is external)

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

Generate a list of logins(link is external)

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

Join Google Classroom(link is external) online module, class code: ar00b7

Student VUE for Admin Link to this section

Student processes and support for Student Portal (StudentVUE)

Grade Level Changes(link is external)

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

Exit Graduating Seniors(link is external)

  • How to mass exit graduating seniors

Health Notifications(link is external)

  • Automatic notifications for student health conditions

Add Teacher Assistants(link is external)

  • Steps for Counselors on how to add TAs

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This page was last updated on March 23, 2023