Forum FAQ's

What is the SHiNE Forum?

• A two-way communication tool only for current SHiNE members.
• Advertisement free.
• User-friendly.
• Topically organized to makes viewing easier.
• Cool tools. The Forum has many tools for navigation and use. "My Assistant" is one such tool, it immediately pulls up previously unseen messages (among many other things).
• A separate Kid's Forum -- adult monitored.
• Encourage a sense of community among SHiNE families.
• Acts as a document storage house containing documents for only the eyes of the membership.

What the SHiNE Forum is not

• It is not a communication tool for the purpose of sending out messages that need to go out to ALL members. There are some families, about 10-15% of the membership, who choose not to be on the Forum.
• Messages that need to go out to all members are sent (in BCC) by the SHiNE Secretary through the Members Distribution List.

I visit the Forum often. How can I get to the Forum quickly, easily and directly?

• By creating a Shortcut on your Desktop! A shortcut is an icon on a computer desktop. When you double click on a shortcut icon you go directly to a specific web site. Instructions for creating a shortcut.

Where is the SHiNE Forum located and what does it look like?

• The SHiNE Forum is at http://forums.shine-hs.invisionzone.com. Only forum subscribers are able to see beyond the Forum's Main Page.
• See a Forum Outline

I am so confused! Web Site... Member's Forum... Distribution List... What's the difference?

• The Web Site is a separate entity linked with the Forum.
  • The Web Site is completely PUBLIC.
  • The Forum is completely PRIVATE to subscribing SHiNE members.
• The Distribution List is for the distribution of urgent messages, business correspondence, and announcements to ALL members. This is done by the SHiNE Secretary (e-mail: info@shine-hs.com).
• The Forum is a two-way, organized information exchange and storage place. Documents like Learning Matters are stored on the forum.

I thought I was on a Forum. How do I know for sure?

• The best way to tell is to go to http://forums.shine-hs.invisionzone.com. If you are able to get past this main page, you are a member! If not, you need to register.

How do I join the Forum?

• Go to http://forums.shine-hs.invisionzone.com and the Forum will walk you through the steps to join.
• Where it says: Welcome Guest ( Log In | Register ) click on Register
• Review the Registration Terms & Rules. If you wish to continue, click on the box that says: I have read, understood and agree to these rules and conditions and then click on Register
• Fill in the blanks and hit Submit my registration
• That's it! Now, the moderator will verify that you are a SHiNE member and that will complete the registration. You will receive an e-mail message when your registration has been validated. The processing time may be up to 5-7 days.

What is the SHiNEKiDs Forum?

• The SHiNEKiDS Forum is an adult monitored discussion group for the children of SHiNE families.
• Click here for more information about the SHiNEKiDS Forum

What if I have questions, concerns or ideas?

• Your ideas, thoughts and concerns are always welcome!
• Please contact the Forum Administrator at admin@shine-hs.com