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Class Code - a short code to identify the Class, used on screen and in reports
This should be unique to save confusion
Name - a fuller name of the Class that can be used on documents or emails for the student.
This should also be unique to save confusion
School - a link to the School the Class is delivering tuition under
Level From - optional, to provide a bottom level range, typically left blank
Level To - compulsory, the level here can update the Student Level when the student is placed in the Class
Colour - a hex code can be entered here to colour code the Class to make it easier to identify on the Classing screen.
Typically, classes are coloured by their timing, e.g. all morning classes are blue, lunchtime classes green and so on.
Hex codes can be found using a simple Google search - each colour has a six digit hex code preceded by a hashtag
Sort - used for sorting in lists
Class Start Date - the first date the Class is available from (this should always be a Monday)
Class End Date - the last date the Class is available to . (this should always be a Sunday)
Typically relatively long date ranges are used here (not to be confused with Lessons) - for example, you may wish to have a Class open for a three month termly period, or even a full year.
Class Lessons Per Week - a crucial field, explained below
Level Assign to Student - to determine whether the Student Level will be automatically updated when they are placed in this Class.
Exclude Attendance From Course - it may be desirable to set up Classes for Monday placement, or social activities, where attendance tracking is not critical
Allow Multi-Room - to allow multiple rooms to be used concurrently to deliver a Class, rare, but can be used when two physical rooms are merged together
Auto Placement - explained further in this article.
Active - must be ticked on for the Class to appear in the Classing screen
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