Academic years

What it is

The school's academic years, and which one is currently open.

Why it matters

Keeps each year's records separate and makes the right year the default.

When to use it

Office staff create the new year and choose which one is open.

Who uses it

Administrator

How to get here

1. Sign in as Administrator (see Signing in).
2. In the left menu, click Academics to open it.
3. Click Academic years.

What you see

Academic years · click the picture to enlarge

• The list has these columns: Code, Name, State, Runs, Actions. Click a column name to sort by it.

Using the list

Type in the search box to find a row. Use filters to narrow the list. Click a row to open it. More in Lists.

Filling in the form

1. Click the New button at the top right.
2. Fill in the boxes. Boxes marked with a red * must be filled in (4 on this form).
3. Click Save at the bottom. If something is missing, the box turns red and tells you what to fix.

The form: Academic years · click the picture to enlarge

The fields

Field	Type	What to enter, and why
Code *	text	A short label for the school year, such as 2026-27.
Name *	text	The full name of the school year, such as 2026 to 2027.
Starts on *	date	The first day of the school year. Pick it from the calendar.
Ends on *	date	The last day of the school year. Pick it from the calendar.

Types: text — type it in · number — digits only · date — click and pick from the calendar · choose — click and pick one from the list · pick one — click one of the options · switch / tick box — click to turn on or off · long text — type as much as you need · file — click to attach a file from your computer.

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