How To Create A Class

Step 1: Click the Institutions button on the left side of the screen.

Step 2: Click Academic.

Step 3: Click Classes.

Step 4: Click the Add button to create a new Class. 

Step 5: Fill in the following fields. 

1. Single Grade Classes

• Academic Period (required) – the current academic year for the class.

• Education Grade (required) – the grade level for the class.

• Shift (required) – the time interval spent in school.

• Number of Classes – create multiple classes in one instance by selecting the desired number from the Number of Classes drop-down.

• Capacity (required) – number of students expected to be in the class + some additional seats for a buffer.

You will also need to enter the following information:

• Class Name (required) – the system will auto-generate names for Classes based on the Programme selected; however, you can change the name by clicking in the name box and editing the text.

• Unit and Course – a unit is a study component focused on a particular subject or topic, while a course is a program of study. For example, a course: Information Technology with units: Networking, Cloud Computing, and Programming.

• Home Room Teacher – assign a teacher to a class. If staff positions have not been created or assigned to a position, then no teachers will appear in the drop-down.

• Secondary Teacher– assign a second teacher to a class, if applicable.

2. Multi-Grade Classes

• Academic Period (required) – the current academic year for the class.

• Class Name (required) – enter a clear name that indicates this class has multiple grades in one.

• Shift (required) – the time interval spent in school.

• Institution Unit and Course – a unit is a study component focused on a particular subject or topic, while a course is a program of study. For example, a course: Information Technology with units: Networking, Cloud Computing, and Programming.

• Home Room Teacher – assign a teacher to a class. If staff positions have not been created or assigned to a position, then no teachers will appear in the drop-down.

• Secondary Teacher– assign a second teacher to a class, if applicable.

• Capacity (required) – number of students expected to be in the class + some additional seats for a buffer.

• Class Grades (required) – select all the grades that will be in this class.

Step 6: Click Save when done.

You will be directed to the page with all classes. Check that there is a success message stating the record has been added successfully.