Section Management
Section Management allows you to create and manage class sections within each grade level.
Overview
Sections are class groupings within a grade level. Students are assigned to specific sections for class organization and attendance tracking.
Page Layout
- Add Section button - Create new section
- Filter by Grade - View sections by grade
- Sections Table - List of all sections
Section Information
Each section includes:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Section Name | Name (e.g., "Section A") |
| Grade Level | Associated grade |
| Adviser | Class adviser |
| Room | Assigned classroom |
| Capacity | Maximum students |
| Enrolled | Current enrollment |
| Status | Active/Inactive |
Common Tasks
Creating a Section
- Click + Add Section
- Enter details:
- Section Name - Name or identifier
- Grade Level - Select grade
- Adviser - Assign teacher (optional)
- Room - Classroom assignment
- Capacity - Maximum students
- Click Save
Editing a Section
- Find section in list
- Click Edit
- Update information
- Save changes
Assigning an Adviser
- Open section
- Select Adviser
- Search for teacher
- Save
Viewing Section Roster
- Click on section name
- Go to Students tab
- View all students in section
- Export roster if needed
Deactivating a Section
- Find section
- Change status to Inactive
- Save
Note: Reassign students before deactivating.
Section Naming
Common naming conventions:
| Style | Example |
|---|---|
| Letters | Section A, Section B |
| Numbers | Section 1, Section 2 |
| Names | Rose, Dahlia, Orchid |
| Mixed | Grade 6-A, Grade 6-B |
Capacity Planning
Track section capacity:
- Capacity - Maximum students allowed
- Enrolled - Current student count
- Available - Remaining slots
- Full - No more capacity
Tips
- Clear Names - Use consistent naming
- Balance Classes - Distribute students evenly
- Set Capacity - Define reasonable limits
- Assign Advisers - Every section needs an adviser
- Update Annually - Review sections each year
Related Pages
- Grade Level Management - Manage grades
- Student Management - Assign students
- Template ID Management - ID templates
💡 Note: Students must be assigned to sections for proper attendance tracking.
