Adding Grades
Add all grades or student groups to your timetable quickly.
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Quick Steps
1. Open Grades
- From Overview → Click "Grades" card
2. Add Grade Name
- Type grade name in NAME field
- Example: "Grade 9", "12th Grade", "Year 10"
3. Short Name (Auto-generated)
- System creates short name automatically
- Example: "Grade 9" → "G9"
- Can be customized if needed
4. Availability Status
- Default: "All Available" (green badge)
- Click to set time restrictions if needed
5. Add Grade
- Click blue "+ Add Class" button
- Grade appears in list
- Auto-saves
6. Add More
- Repeat for each grade
- Or use Bulk Import for multiple grades
Interface Features
Show Short Names Toggle
- Toggle ON to display short names
- Shows both full and short names
- Located in top left
Use Grade Teacher Toggle
- Toggle ON to enable class teacher feature
- Optionally assign a teacher to each grade
- Teacher gets first period with their grade
Bulk Import Grades
For Multiple Grades:
- Click "Bulk Import" button
- Paste list of grades (one per line)
- System generates short names automatically
- Review and confirm
- All grades added at once
Grade Availability
Manage when entire grades are unavailable:
Availability Column
- Shows grade availability status
- Default: "All Available" (green)
- Click to set restrictions
Setting Restrictions:
- Block periods for entire grade
- Mark days when grade is unavailable
- Set time-off for assemblies, events
- Manage grade-wide constraints
Class Teacher Feature (Optional)
Assign a teacher to each grade for first period:
When to Use:
- Schools with homeroom system
- Morning roll call requirements
- Grade-specific announcements
How It Works:
- Toggle ON "Use Grade Teacher"
- Assign teacher to each grade
- System schedules them for first period
- Ensures consistency each day
Tip: Use clear naming like "Grade 9" or "Year 10" for easy identification. Add all grades before moving to lessons.