Step 1. Please navigate to fpeusa.myschoolapp.com and login with your Parent Blackbaud account using one of the three methods or you may already be logged in:

Gmail: https://fpeusa.freshdesk.com/a/solutions/articles/43000682780

Apple: https://fpeusa.freshdesk.com/a/solutions/articles/43000691677

Not Gmail or Apple:

https://fpeusa.freshdesk.com/a/solutions/articles/43000691287

 

Step 2. Once you are logged in please navigate to the upper right hand of your screen to the prompt labeled 'Children'


Step 3. Please select the student you are completing the checklist for by clicking on their name.


Step 4. You should now see your students Blackbaud profile on the submenu in the middle of the screen please select the option named 'Checklist'

 

Step 5. The Parent will now complete the following Blackbaud Checklist Steps(Please click 'Fill out' under each checklist step)



A. Verify/Update Profile Information in Blackbaud 


Please click the option that states 'Verify Account Information in Blackbaud' and click 'Fill out' or 'Continue' 



    Step 1. Please review the 'Academic Track Options' that FPA offers after reviewing click 'Next'


   Step 2. Please update your 'Family Profile Information' then click 'Submit'

 

When you are done click 'Submit' and 'Confirm'


Step 3. At the top of the page please click the prompt that says "...Checklist(s) to Review" 


Step 4. Please find the students checklist you are trying to complete and complete the next step(s)

 

B. Add a New/Additional Student (if applicable) only needed if you are adding a NEW student in your family to FPA


If you are planning on adding a student to the 2025-2026 school year, please add them now by going to the Resource Board in the Blackbaud Parent account and click on Add Student on the bottom right.

   Please click 'Download' to receive the directions on how to enroll a new student.



When you are ready to continue your returning students checklist items at the top of the page please click the prompt that says "...Checklist(s) to Review" 

Please find the students checklist you are trying to complete and complete the next step(s)


C. Sign Tuition Contract/Loan Agreement 



Step 1. Please read the 'Tuition Contract' then click 'Next'.


Step 2. On the 'Parent Signature' page please sign and date. Please keep in mind that the other parent responsible for the student will have to log in to Blackbaud using their credentials and complete the signature as applicable by signing the Contract Agreement then click 'Submit'


 




Step 2. At the top of the page please click the prompt that says "...Checklist(s) to Review" 



Step 3. Please find the students checklist you are trying to complete and complete the next step(s):



D. For '2025-26 Preview Suggested Courses & Pre-requisites/Schedule Builder' 


Please Download the PDF to view courses for FPA


Please click 'Visual Schedule Builder' to have a visually appealing schedule for classes.


Once you have reviewed courses click 'Fill out' and mark this step as 'Yes' and completed then hit 'Submit' at the bottom of the page





At the top of the page please click the prompt that says "...Checklist(s) to Review" 



Please find the students checklist you are trying to complete and complete the next step(s)



E. Select your Course(s) in Blackbaud (same course name(s) and section(s) as in VSB)


Click 'Fill out'


Click https://fpeusa.vsbuilder.com/criteria.jsp and please confirm your Time zone of residence and hit 'Confirm' when you are done:


 

Type in the name of the classes you are interested in and review their times to make sure there are no schedule conflicts.


Visual Schedule Builder Directions:


Step 1) In the search bar type in for example:
6th English for all options for 6th English
Click on the choice you want. Then do the next class. Continue until you have all classes you want to add.

Step 2)  Go to the Results on the right and click the arrow pointing down to see what choices of schedule for the class.

 

 Please make a screenshot or image of this if you would like to keep a record of your classes on a colorful calendar:


 

Once you are done please navigate back to your Blackbaud checklists

 at https://fpeusa.myschoolapp.com/ems-checklists/student/view/children and click 'Continue' under 'Select your Course(s) in Blackbaud (same course name(s) and section(s) as in VSB)' Please follow the directions if you have not already and  and select 'Yes' and 'Submit' 


Please Select your Courses in Blackbaud (same course name(s) and section(s) as in VSB) 

The Directions are as follows:

    1) In the Parent Account click on your Student(s) name 

    2) Click on Course Requests 

    3) Choose up to 4 classes for 6th grade and up to 5 classes for 7th -12th grade. 

        Hint: Start typing in Anytime and the classes that are available for that grade will show up. Click on the class you want to take. 

    4) After choosing your class(es), click Save. Once placement tests have been taken and corrected and the courses have been confirmed, they will show as “Enrolled” on this list.


DOUBLE CLICK picture to enlarge it


Once you are done selecting classes navigate back to your checklists page at: https://fpeusa.myschoolapp.com/ems-checklists/student/view/children and under 'Select your Course(s) in Blackbaud (same course name(s) and section(s) as in VSB) click 'Fill out' once you are done reviewing the information select 'Yes' and 'Submit'



At the top of the page please click the prompt that says "...Checklist(s) to Review" 

Please find the students checklist you are trying to complete and complete the next step(s)



G. Complete & Submit Placement Tests or Screenings (if your teacher advises) 


Please click the link that states "Placement Test Page"


Please watch for an email from FPA Tech Support with your Canvas login credentials.  You will login to Canvas to access, download, print, and complete the appropriate test(s) for English, Math, Science, or Foreign Language that have been assigned to you. Once completed, please scan the tests into PDF format and email them to tests@fpeusa.org. This is to ensure that your student is starting where they are in their learning in order to succeed.


Once you are done scheduling placement tests; Please navigate back to https://fpeusa.myschoolapp.com/ems-checklists/student/view/children and under 'Complete & Submit Placement Tests or Screenings (if needed)' click 'Fill out' once you are done reviewing the information select 'Yes' and 'Submit'




At the top of the page please click the prompt that says "...Checklist(s) to Review" 



Please find the students checklist you are trying to complete and complete the next step(s)



H. Select 'Buy Books' and Order books

     1. Please click the link that states 'Download' to find the needed books per grade/subject


 2. In the PDF booklist links are embedded which will take you to the website to buy books.

 

Once you are done purchasing books please navigate back to your checklist at https://fpeusa.myschoolapp.com/ems-checklists/student/view/children under the step labeled 'Buy Books' please click 'Mark complete' then 'Confirm'

On the Confirmation page select 'Thank You'


I. Order your 15-year anniversary t-shirt


1. Click 'Order your t-shirt here' 

2. Scroll down the page and fill in the information 

3. Once all information is filled out click 'Submit'

4. Once you are done selecting classes navigate back to your checklists page at: https://fpeusa.myschoolapp.com/ems-checklists/student/view/children and under 'Order your 15-year anniversary t-shirt' click 'Mark complete'