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v5.2024.9
July 29, 2024

MCAS - Preferred Communication Language selection for parents in Parent App

MyChildAtSchool Parent App > My Child > Settings > Preferences > Communication Language

Parents can now also choose their preferred communication language for all SMS/Email and Quick Letter correspondence from the school in the Parent App.

A new option Communication Language will be displayed in Settings > Preferences, where parents can select a Language as their preferred communication that will be used in translation in the following areas:

  • Send SMS/Email
  • Quick Letters

Important: At this time, the following communication methods will not be translated:

  • Watchlist Communications
  • Messages sent via Modules > Communications > Received Messages
  • Messages sent via Modules > MyChildAtSchool > Received Messages
  • MCAS Announcements
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  • The default Language is 'Not Selected'. Note:
  • The Preferred Communication Language section will only be visible if the Enable Preferred Communication Language Selection for Parents checkbox is enabled in the school MIS.
  • Preferred Communication Language will remain an editable dropdown, meaning parents can update their language preferences at any point in the future.
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Related release note for MIS and MCAS web click here.