Complete guide to configuring the Academix system settings
Basic school details and contact information.
Academic calendar, grading, and assessment configuration.
Physical classroom and facility management.
Security policies and data protection settings.
System alerts and communication preferences.
Backup, export, and data handling settings.
Browse and review current system configuration.
Modify school details and contact information.
Add, edit, or remove classroom facilities.
Set up security policies and access controls.
Configure system alerts and communications.
Create and manage system backups.
To set up basic school information:
Navigate to Settings > School Information
Fill in the school details:
• School Name: Enter the official school name
• Address: Complete physical address
• Contact Information: Phone, email, website
• Administrative Details: Principal, contact person
Upload the school logo (recommended size: 200x200px)
Set the school timezone and working hours
Click "Save Changes" to update the information
To configure the academic calendar:
Go to Settings > Academic Settings
Set the academic year:
• Start Date: First day of the academic year
• End Date: Last day of the academic year
Configure grading periods:
• Add terms/semesters with start and end dates
• Set assessment periods within each term
Define holidays and breaks
Set up exam schedules and important dates
Save the academic calendar configuration
To set up the grading system:
Navigate to Settings > Academic Settings > Grading
Choose the grading scale type:
• Letter Grades (A, B, C, D, F)
• Numeric Grades (0-100)
• Custom Scale
Define grade boundaries and percentages
Set up GPA calculation rules
Configure pass/fail thresholds
Set up grade point values for each grade
Save the grading configuration
To add and manage classrooms:
Go to Settings > Classroom Management
Click "Add Classroom"
Enter classroom details:
• Room Number/Name
• Building and Floor
• Capacity (maximum students)
• Special features (projector, lab equipment)
Set availability and restrictions
Assign to specific subjects or classes if needed
Click "Save" to add the classroom
To set up security preferences:
Navigate to Settings > Security & Privacy
Configure password policies:
• Minimum password length
• Password complexity requirements
• Password expiration period
Set up two-factor authentication (optional)
Configure session timeout settings
Set up data retention policies
Configure access controls and permissions
Save security settings
To configure system notifications:
Go to Settings > Notifications
Configure email notifications:
• Set up SMTP server details
• Configure sender email address
• Test email delivery
Set up SMS notifications (if available):
• Configure SMS gateway settings
• Set up message templates
Configure notification rules:
• Attendance alerts
• Grade notifications
• Event reminders
Save notification preferences
To set up automated backups:
Navigate to Settings > Data Management
Configure backup schedule:
• Choose backup frequency (daily, weekly)
• Set backup time (off-peak hours)
Select data to backup:
• Full system backup
• Selective data backup
Set backup retention policy:
• Number of backups to keep
• Backup storage location
Configure backup notifications
Test backup and restore procedures
Save backup configuration
To configure default user preferences:
Go to Settings > User Preferences
Set default language and locale
Configure date and time formats
Set default timezone for the school
Choose default theme (light/dark mode)
Set up default notification preferences
Configure display settings and layouts
Set default academic level and class views
Save user preference settings
The System Settings module allows administrators to configure and customize the Academix school management system according to their institution's specific requirements. It provides comprehensive control over school information, academic settings, security preferences, and system behavior.
Configure basic school information including school name, address, contact details, logo, and administrative information. These settings are used throughout the system for generating reports, communications, and official documents. School information can be updated at any time.
Configure academic calendar, grading periods, assessment types, and academic policies. Set up the school year structure, define grading scales, establish assessment criteria, and configure academic rules that apply across the entire system.