ClassDojo Training – Jyvo Guide

Teacher Basics

Creating Classes: Start by setting up your virtual classroom. Add a class name, grade level, and subject. Customize settings like points, behavior types, and student avatars to match your classroom goals.

Adding Students: Easily add your students by typing their names or uploading a roster. You can assign each student a unique avatar and group them by seating arrangements or behavior groups.

Connecting Families: Invite parents to join by sending them a unique code or link. Once connected, they can view student updates, receive messages, and stay engaged in real time.

Using Class Story: Share classroom moments, photos, videos, and announcements with all families at once. This digital bulletin board keeps your classroom connected beyond school hours.

Chats: Send private, secure messages to families. Use quick replies or custom messages to discuss progress, behavior, or upcoming events—all while maintaining transparency and professionalism.

Redeem, Reset, and Undo Points: Points are a key part of ClassDojo. Learn how to reward students, undo mistakes, or reset scores at the end of the week or term without affecting records.

Creating Events: Schedule classroom events like parent-teacher meetings, field trips, or celebrations. Send reminders and allow parents to RSVP or ask questions directly in the app.

Class Reports: Get clear insights into class trends and individual student behavior. Reports help with feedback, documentation, and tracking progress over time.

Big Ideas and Activities: Access pre-made content that promotes emotional learning, growth mindset, and teamwork. These lessons are ready to use and great for class discussions or group work.

Tools for School Leaders

School Story: Like Class Story, but for the entire school. Share school-wide updates, photos, and announcements with every family, teacher, and student in one place.

Schoolwide Calendar: Add and manage important dates like holidays, exams, assemblies, or parent nights. Everyone sees the same schedule, improving communication and attendance.

Two-Way Messaging: School leaders can send direct messages to families or teachers and receive replies. It’s useful for personalized updates or urgent communication.

Schoolwide Points: View and manage behavior points across the whole school. This encourages consistency in expectations and rewards from class to class.

Class Access Management: Allow co-teachers, administrators, or substitutes to access classes. You control what they can see and do—ideal for support staff or large teams.

School Directory and Administration

Managing Staff and Teachers: Add new teachers, assign them to grades or classes, and grant appropriate permissions. You can also remove or update accounts as needed.

Managing Students: Keep student data updated across the platform. Add, move, or remove students easily. Maintain consistency when students switch classes or grades.

Managing Families: Invite new family members, manage permissions, and monitor engagement levels. Ensures every student has the right adult support connected.

Managing Classes: Oversee all classes in your school, check engagement levels, and provide support. Helps leaders track which classrooms are using ClassDojo effectively.

Why Use This Guide?

ClassDojo is a powerful platform, but it’s most effective when used with confidence. This guide is built to help you master each feature without feeling overwhelmed. From basic setup to advanced admin tools, each section gives you practical steps and a clear purpose.

At Jyvo, our goal is to support educators with accurate, simplified information that makes a difference in real classrooms. We keep it clear, updated, and focused on what matters most—teaching and learning.

Learn More

For official updates and advanced tutorials, visit the official ClassDojo website at classdojo.com.