How to activate visibility settings in d6 Communicator

How to activate visibility settings in d6 Communicator

This article explains how to enable dashboard visibility settings in d6 Communicator once the parent base is actively downloading the application. It is for school administrators (Superusers) layering on advanced portal configurations.

My School > Communication > d6 Communicator Setup > Settings

How do I manage visibility toggle options?

  1. Navigate to the Settings tab under d6 Communicator Setup.

  2. Explicitly tell the system what modules should reflect on parent phone screens by toggling the relevant options.

  3. You will select either a feed notification or a push notification.

What does each visibility option control?

  • Children Attendance: Disables legacy SMS alerts and instead sends automated real-time app notifications when a child is absent. Parents can then submit immediate same-day absenteeism notifications back to the school app portal for admin approval.

  • Children Discipline: Activates push transparency regarding behavioural tracking and points directly onto the parent portal dashboard.

Frequently asked questions

What changes when I enable Children Attendance visibility?

Legacy SMS alerts are disabled and replaced with automated real-time app notifications when a child is absent. Parents can then submit same-day absenteeism notifications back to the school for admin approval.

What does Children Discipline visibility show parents?

It activates transparency of behavioural tracking and points, displaying them directly on the parent portal dashboard.

Last updated: July 2026  |  Version 1.0  |  Draft

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