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Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I get access to WebTrips?
- What is a generic userid?
- Can I change my password thru WebTrips?
- I forgot my password, how can I get a new one?
- Is there a user's manual in the Web?
- Do I have to take a training class to start using WebTrips?
- When can I start using WebTrips?
- How do I sign up for training class?
- Can I access WebTrips from my home?
- What happens if you do not enter a “required” field on the field trip request?
- How do I know if my trip request has been approved by the Field Trip Unit?
- If I have questions or comments, what should I do?
1. How do I get access to WebTrips?
ANSWER: The school’s principal will request access through the FieldTrips@mcpsmd.org. Then, an email will be sent to the principal containing a generic user id and password. The principal will provide this information to staff members needing access.
2. What is a generic userid?
ANSWER: It is a user id created to be used by more than one employee at a particular school. For example the user id "xxxadmsec" (xxx = the 3 digit school number) could be used by the administrative secretary as well as by other staff designated as back up to enter trip requests in WebTrips.
3. Can I change my password thru WebTrips?
ANSWER: No, the principal should email at FieldTrips@mcpsmd.org
and a new password will be emailed back.
4. I forgot my password, how can I get a new one?
ANSWER: Contact your principal for the forgotten password. He/she can email at FieldTrips@mcpsmd.org to request a new one.
5. Is there a user's manual in the Web?
ANSWER: Yes. Download the manual. (PDF)
6. Do I have to take a training class to start using WebTrips?
ANSWER: No, you can use the instructions on the Web and have your principal request a user id through FieldTrips@mcpsmd.org.
7. When can I start using WebTrips?
ANSWER: You may begin using WebTrips once you received your username and password.
8. How do I sign up for training class?
ANSWER: This will be handled on a request basis. Please send your request to FieldTrips@mcpsmd.org.
9. Can I access WebTrips from my home?
ANSWER: No. WebTrips is intranet can be only accessed from an MCPS domain computer.
10. What happens if you do not enter a “required” field on the field trip request?
ANSWER: Click the back button on the web browser and enter the required data. Required fields are denoted with **.
11. How do I know if my trip request has been approved by the Field Trip Unit?
ANSWER: School staff will see the word “Accepted” on approved field trip requests from the Field Trip Unit.
12. If I have questions or comments, what should I do?
ANSWER: Please email at FieldTrips@mcpsmd.org