Modifying Custom Names

Note: The instructions below apply for both NWEA legacy rostering users and HMH Rostering Service (HRS) users. For more information about restoring methods, refer to Student/Staff Roster.

Required MAP role: System Administrator

  1. In the left navigation pane, select Manage Preferences > Modify District.

  2. Scroll down each section and review the Custom Name column. These names are what appear on reports and throughout the interface.

  3. If you want to change a name, select it and click Edit Name.
  4. If you need to create a new name in the list, click one of the following: Add Grade, Add Ethnic Group, or Add Program.
  5. Complete the following prompts:
    1. Standard Name: Choose an applicable name from the drop-down list, or choose Not Specified or Other.
    2. Custom Name: Type it carefully, because you must use this exact spelling when preparing your roster of students each term.

  6. Click Submit.

Note: If you need to add or modify your district name, school name, district code, or school code, refer to Updating schools, school names and codes.

School-Specific Settings

In the Modify District page, use the link View/Update Terms to define test dates for each school. For more information, see Date Setup Before Testing

Considerations for HRS

HRS users must keep the following details in mind:

  • Grade and Race are matched on Standard Name

  • If Standard Name is matched to more than 1 Custom Name it picks the first

  • Custom Name will display

Programs match on Custom Name and must be set up in Start page > Modify Preferences > Modify Districts > Programs. Custom Names must match Standard Name! Custom Names and Standard Names are NOT case sensitive.

For more details, refer to Setting Up Programs for HRS.

Next Steps

Staff Access