GPS Student ID Registration


FirstView’s GPS Student ID solution is available for districts and depots that meet the requirements. This option is only available if student ID data is uploaded from the routing software or SIS into FOCUS on a regular basis. This solution requires the user to enter their student’s ID and assigned route number* into FirstView to gain access to tracking. Student ID data is visible in the Students tab and route names are available in the Routes tab of DistrictView.

Note:
  • To complete FirstView account configuration, FirstView data integrity specialist (FOCUS ROUTING) will need to export the student id data from the electronic routing solution. The specialist imports the route data into FOCUS and the student data into FirstView.
  • Route and Student data are refreshed in FOCUS/FirstView weekly.
  • Once student data is uploaded into FirstView, districts must provide parents with their student’s ID and route name to gain access to tracking. The FirstView team does not provide parents their student’s ID.
  • Pre-registration for the app is typically available for ParentView at school start *IF* the district/depot's provides the student data to our FOCUS Routing team prior to the first day of school. Ex: The route/student data is imported by our FOCUS Routing team on 8/1 and set active for 8/15. Student data (and any applicable codes) will be available in the dashboard and pre-registration will be enabled on 8/2. Routes will NOT show in the dashboard and tracking is NOT available until 8/15. 
  • We do not recommend launching the app on the first day of school due to the possibly of frequent updates/changes as routes go active and the influx of feedback concerning transportation related concerns.

*Not sure if your district is configured for Student or Student w/Security? Look for the lightbulb icon below See Walkthrough:
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Student IDs are searchable in the Students tab by clicking on the filter next to Student Number, if applicable. You can also search by First Name or Last name to find the Student ID.


*Some districts feel the GPS Student ID registration process is not a secure enough registration solution. For districts with a heightened concern for security, we can implement our GPS Student ID solution with added security. This solution requires the user to enter their student’s ID, student’s security code, and assigned route number into FirstView to gain access to tracking. The system automatically connects the student ID to that student’s assigned stop information, so the parent doesn’t need to setup their student’s profile to track.

Note:
  • Once student data is uploaded into FirstView, districts must provide parents with their student’s ID, FirstView generated 6-digit security code, and assigned route number to gain access to tracking. The FirstView team does not provide parents their student’s ID or security code.

Security Codes can be exported from the Students tab for all students or on an individual basis by clicking on the blue gear icon next to the student's name, if applicable. Route numbers are available in the Routes tab.

CSV export for all security codes for all students:

Go to the Students tab > Select the "Export Security Codes" button > File will download to your PC


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Review security code for one student:

Filter to the student record (You can filter to the Student Number, Last Name, and/or First Name) > Select the "Actions" gear for that student > Select "Review Security Code" > The security code will appear as a pop-up > select "OK" to exit the pop-up

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