Defining Grades

Set up your school's grades and sections, and establish special requirements for optimal timetable generation.

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Updated: February 15, 2025

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:

  1. Click "Bulk Import" button
  2. Paste list of grades (one per line)
  3. System generates short names automatically
  4. Review and confirm
  5. 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:

  1. Toggle ON "Use Grade Teacher"
  2. Assign teacher to each grade
  3. System schedules them for first period
  4. Ensures consistency each day

Tip: Use clear naming like "Grade 9" or "Year 10" for easy identification. Add all grades before moving to lessons.

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