Why is Focus the best SIS on the Market?
Each day more than 550,000 students log on to Focus' student information system to check homework, take quizzes and engage electronically. Our SIS has a focus on affordability, interoperability, usability, and scalability. View a full list of our services here.
 |
Affordability
The Partner Source licensing model that Focus' SIS employs keeps costs low while offering functionality that other systems cannot match.
|
 |
Interoperability
Focus' SIS integrates with virtually any other program to provide a single source of information for educators and parents.
|
 |
Usability
Focus' SIS is a completely web-based system with an easy-to-use interface that even the most technophobic teachers master within minutes.
|
 |
Scalability
Tested on a variety of platforms (Windows, Linux, IBM Series I), Focus/SIS supports hundreds of thousands of users.
|
When describing Focus to another district, I tell them that it is user-friendly, very intuitive and that the company is always adding functions that meet teachers needs.
Meg Brown - Director of Technology - Flagler County Schools
We are happy to use Focus/SIS. As a new school, we were nervous about choosing a student information system. Focus/SIS has been a great choice. The responsiveness of the Focus team, trainings, troubleshooting and assistance has made using our SIS a breeze.
Malka Borrego - Executive Director - Equitas Academy Charter School
Administrators are able to get information about students in real-time.
Meg Brown - Director of Technology - Flagler County Schools
With Focus we got what we wanted – portal, grades, attendance, etc. - without spending as much...
Adam Lewis - Director of Technology - Elverado Schools
When describing Focus to another district, I tell them that it is user-friendly, very intuitive and that the company is always adding functions that meet teachers needs.
Meg Brown - Director of Technology - Flagler County Schools
The parent portal has been a huge success in getting parents involved in their child/children's education. Parents are very pleased with the ease of the program and ability to view all their children with one logon.
Maria McGovern - Flagler County Public Schools
The program is very user-friendly. If I do run into any problems, I simply pick up the phone or email tech support and I get a response in a timely manner. Everyone at Focus has been very helpful!
Patricia G. Mahaney - Director of Guidance - Kenston Forest School
Personally, I don’t think you need a lot of training with Focus because it is so easy to use.
Adam Lewis - Director of Technology - Elverado Schools
Administration and parents are pleased to have this valuable tool to encourage parent communication. The online gradebook has motivated teachers to be current in posting their grades and their assignments.
Maria McGovern - Flagler County Public Schools
The program is very user-friendly. If I do run into any problems, I simply pick up the phone or email tech support and I get a response in a timely manner. Everyone at Focus has been very helpful!
Patricia G. Mahaney - Director of Guidance - Kenston Forest School
Focus is very good at capturing translating, displaying and communicating information to key stakeholders.
John Just - Assistant Superintendent - Pinellas County Schools
