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System Settings Documentation

Complete guide to configuring the Academix system settings

Settings Categories

School Information

Basic school details and contact information.

Academic Settings

Academic calendar, grading, and assessment configuration.

Classroom Management

Physical classroom and facility management.

Security & Privacy

Security policies and data protection settings.

Notifications

System alerts and communication preferences.

Data Management

Backup, export, and data handling settings.

Common Settings Actions

View Settings

Browse and review current system configuration.

Update School Info

Modify school details and contact information.

Manage Classrooms

Add, edit, or remove classroom facilities.

Configure Security

Set up security policies and access controls.

Set Notifications

Configure system alerts and communications.

Backup Data

Create and manage system backups.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Configuring School Information

To set up basic school information:

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Navigate to Settings > School Information

2

Fill in the school details:

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• School Name: Enter the official school name

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• Address: Complete physical address

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• Contact Information: Phone, email, website

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• Administrative Details: Principal, contact person

7

Upload the school logo (recommended size: 200x200px)

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Set the school timezone and working hours

9

Click "Save Changes" to update the information

Setting Up Academic Calendar

To configure the academic calendar:

1

Go to Settings > Academic Settings

2

Set the academic year:

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• Start Date: First day of the academic year

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• End Date: Last day of the academic year

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Configure grading periods:

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• Add terms/semesters with start and end dates

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• Set assessment periods within each term

8

Define holidays and breaks

9

Set up exam schedules and important dates

10

Save the academic calendar configuration

Configuring Grading System

To set up the grading system:

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Navigate to Settings > Academic Settings > Grading

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Choose the grading scale type:

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• Letter Grades (A, B, C, D, F)

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• Numeric Grades (0-100)

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• Custom Scale

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Define grade boundaries and percentages

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Set up GPA calculation rules

8

Configure pass/fail thresholds

9

Set up grade point values for each grade

10

Save the grading configuration

Managing Classrooms

To add and manage classrooms:

1

Go to Settings > Classroom Management

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Click "Add Classroom"

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Enter classroom details:

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• Room Number/Name

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• Building and Floor

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• Capacity (maximum students)

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• Special features (projector, lab equipment)

8

Set availability and restrictions

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Assign to specific subjects or classes if needed

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Click "Save" to add the classroom

Configuring Security Settings

To set up security preferences:

1

Navigate to Settings > Security & Privacy

2

Configure password policies:

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• Minimum password length

4

• Password complexity requirements

5

• Password expiration period

6

Set up two-factor authentication (optional)

7

Configure session timeout settings

8

Set up data retention policies

9

Configure access controls and permissions

10

Save security settings

Setting Up Notifications

To configure system notifications:

1

Go to Settings > Notifications

2

Configure email notifications:

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• Set up SMTP server details

4

• Configure sender email address

5

• Test email delivery

6

Set up SMS notifications (if available):

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• Configure SMS gateway settings

8

• Set up message templates

9

Configure notification rules:

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• Attendance alerts

11

• Grade notifications

12

• Event reminders

13

Save notification preferences

Configuring Backup Settings

To set up automated backups:

1

Navigate to Settings > Data Management

2

Configure backup schedule:

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• Choose backup frequency (daily, weekly)

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• Set backup time (off-peak hours)

5

Select data to backup:

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• Full system backup

7

• Selective data backup

8

Set backup retention policy:

9

• Number of backups to keep

10

• Backup storage location

11

Configure backup notifications

12

Test backup and restore procedures

13

Save backup configuration

Setting User Preferences

To configure default user preferences:

1

Go to Settings > User Preferences

2

Set default language and locale

3

Configure date and time formats

4

Set default timezone for the school

5

Choose default theme (light/dark mode)

6

Set up default notification preferences

7

Configure display settings and layouts

8

Set default academic level and class views

9

Save user preference settings

Detailed Guide

System Settings Overview

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.

School Information Settings

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.

Academic Settings

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.