7 reasons to give us a try
If you’ve landed on this page, chances are you’re curious about what sets jmc apart from all the other student information systems. It’s in the numbers. Let’s dive into seven figures that make jmc the right software partner for your school.
The jmc team can offer your district a deeper level of customer care because they’ve worked in either the classroom, on the actual field, or behind the front desk at schools across the Midwest. Together, our Trainers and Client Support Specialists (CSS) bring 554+ years of education experience to the table — and your team.
That’s not all. During quarterly district visits, our team hand-deliver jmc swag, sweet treats, and resources to help the term go as smoothly as possible.
We don’t make software for every industry, but we do make software for every district and diocese. To understand our unwavering dedication to education, we’ll take it back to 1980. That’s when John McElmury, a seasoned math teacher, built a simple program to automate a tedious front-office task. From there, he turned his love of computers and helping others into jmc.
Decades later, John’s son, Bill, continues to carry on his dad’s commitment to empowering schools through technology as jmc’s CEO and Head of Development.
When it comes to jmc software, you get all you need, nothing you don’t. Our system is modular (think: building blocks), so we can build the perfect one for your team and budget. Maybe your school just needs the essentials: Attendance, Scheduling, and Grading. Or maybe you require tools for everyone, from teachers and coaches to lunch service pros. Regardless, jmc has you covered.
Our tools are developed and then strengthened based on feedback from jmc users who rely on them every day, ensuring that they’re easy to use and will help their district thrive.
jmc works closely with new clients to map out a custom onboarding plan, including a data migration and training schedule, taking district-, school-, and building-level needs into consideration, so that no detail or team member gets lost in the shuffle.
From day one, your entire team has unlimited access to 6+ training resources, like 1:1 Q&As, a treasure trove of jmc how-to articles, our ‘New User’ playlist on YouTube, and both-in person and virtual trainings, including several state reporting sessions to ensure submissions go off without a glitch. The best part: Training is free for life because running a school is expensive enough.
No farmed-out, tiered-out, ‘giving you the run-around’ tech support here. Our team is made up of actual, live folks based in Lake City, Minnesota, ready to provide the help you need quickly. Just how fast? You can expect replies within 24 hours and 99.99% of the time we can resolve the issue that day. Requesting support is easy. There’s email, phone, and in-app support options including 24/7 chat. Just like with training, tech support is 100% complimentary — no extra charges or hidden fees.
That’s right. Over 1,000 schools, big and small, have chosen us as their software partner because we have the team, tools, training, and tech support that they need to be successful. And, just like our team members, many clients have been with us for decades.
By capping how many schools, districts, and dioceses we take on each year, we’re able to provide the 1:1 customer care that our clients count on us for. If you’re interested in snagging a spot of your own, let’s chat about a jmc partnership.
