Block Fast Loader

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This method of scheduling is used when a group of students have the same schedule throughout the day.

We have a scheduling guide and a form below. We also have the video and written instructions below the guide and form.

To open the hyperlinks below:
  • In Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari: Right click on the link, then choose "Open in a new tab". When a new tab is opened, locate the "Click here to download" statement. Click on the word "here" to begin the download.
  • In Internet Explorer: Hold down CTRL key while clicking on link.
WebPams Block Scheduling Guide
A guide for schools that schedule by homeroom blocks. Typically, elementary schools use this process.
Block Scheduling Form
A simple form to help users list the sections associated with a homeroom block.


Block Fast Loader Overview

Create, Delete and Change the Block Fast Loader

Manual Scheduling

Automatic Scheduling


Video How-to

Block Fast Loader - Reschedule video

To reschedule/move scheduled students

If you want to move a student or group of students from one block to another block, then the block can be changed by using the following steps.

  1. Click by the name of the student(s) that need to be moved. Each student selected must be moving to the same block.
  2. Check off the block on the right of the screen to which you are moving this student or group of students.
  3. Click the Schedule button at the bottom of the screen.
  4. A popup will appear with a confirmation question. Click Yes if you want to proceed with the change. Click No if you do not want to proceed.
  5. Aother popup will appear cautioning you about rescheduling students once grades and assignments have been posted.Click Yes.

If you realize after students have been scheduled that a change needs to be made to a block, then a reschedule process needs to be done.

  1. Edit the block(s) according to the instructions above.
  2. After editing the block(s) click the Action button at the top right and select Reschedule Blocks. A popup describing the rescheduling process will appear. Click OK.
  3. Another popup will appear cautioning you about scheduling students once grades and assignments have been posted.Click Yes.
  4. The list of blocks will appear on the screen. Select the blocks that have been changed by clicking the check box to the left of each block number. Or you can reschedule all blocks by clicking the Select All button at the bottom of the screen.
  5. After making your selection, click the Schedule button at the bottom of the screen.
  6. A confirmation question will appear. If you respond Yes, the students in the selected block(s) will be rescheduled. If you respond No, the question will disappear.
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