What's Changing?
Your school is migrating from a hybrid integration to a full integration with Subject. This means Subject will now connect directly with your Student Information System (SIS) to automatically manage enrollments and, eventually, sync grades back to your gradebook.
Good news: Your students' progress and work will be preserved during this transition!
Key Changes for Teachers & Staff
Student Enrollments
Before: Enrollments could be added or changed in Subject
After: All enrollments sync automatically from your SIS
What this means:
You cannot add or remove students in Subject
All enrollment changes must be made in your SIS first
Changes will automatically sync to Subject (usually within a few hours)
If a student needs to be added to your Subject class, contact your school admin to update the SIS
Need to restore a student's previous work? Contact your Subject CSM or [email protected] - we can restore progress from their old enrollments if needed!
Section & Class Names
Before: Sections could be named anything in Subject
After: Section names match your SIS course names
What this means:
Section names now reflect exactly what's in your SIS
You cannot edit section names in Subject
If a section name needs to change, it must be updated in your SIS first
What Stays the Same?
Student progress - All completed work and scores are preserved
Course content - Same Subject curriculum and lessons
Student experience - Students see the same interface (just a different login)
Troubleshooting Common Issues
"I can't find a student in my class"
Solution: Check if the student is enrolled in your course in the SIS. If not, contact your school admin to add them.
"My section names look different"
Solution: Section names now match your SIS. If a name is incorrect, it needs to be updated in the SIS first.
"A student's progress is missing"
Solution: Contact your Subject CSM or [email protected] immediately. We can investigate and restore progress if needed.
FAQs
Q: Will my students lose their progress?
A: No! All student progress is carefully migrated to the new system.
Q: What if I need to manually add a student right away?
A: Contact your school admin to add them in the SIS, and reach out to [email protected] to ensure that this addition is expedited.
Q: What happens during the migration?
A: There will be a brief lockout period (usually over a weekend or break) while student data transfers. You won't be able to access Subject during this time, but it's typically over a non-instructional period.
Who to Contact
For enrollment issues (adding/removing students):
Contact: Your school administrator or registrar
They will: Update the SIS, which will sync to Subject
For technical issues (login problems, missing progress):
Contact: Your Subject CSM or [email protected]
They will: Work with Subject support to resolve technical issues
We're Here to Help!
Change can feel overwhelming, but remember: this migration makes your life easier in the long run by automating enrollment management and grade syncing.
If you have questions or concerns at any point, don't hesitate to reach out to your school administrator or Subject support team.