RE: [K12OSN] New School using K12

[Jonathan Carter <highvoltage thepub co za>]

On Fri, 2003-10-31 at 19:24, Jim Hays wrote:
> We use the first three letters of the student's last name followed by the
> first three letters of the student's first name followed by the last two
> digits of their graduation year (from HS). 
> 
> So, if Joe Cool is in 8th grade this year, his account is
> 
> Coojo08
> 
> This way, his account does not need to be changed (unless he fails a grade).
> 
> 
> We reset passwords each year.  (We actually wipe the accounts and recreated
> them, but we don't tell people that.)
> 
> Very few instances of conflicts.  (We have about 1600 students in the
> district.)
> 
> Conflicts arise:  For example: John Dillinger in class of 08 would conflict
> with JoAnn Dillon in class of 08.  
> 
> Teachers are the same way with no class year.  

That sounds excelent! Thanks!

Jonathan