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Quick Start Tutorial

This tutorial walks you through creating your first student record and enrolling them in a class.

Prerequisites​

  • You've completed the Installation Guide
  • Both frontend and backend servers are running
  • You're logged in as an admin

Step 1: Access the Admin Dashboard​

  1. Navigate to http://localhost:3000
  2. Log in with admin credentials:
    • Email: admin@school.com
    • Password: password
  3. You should see the admin dashboard

Step 2: Create a Student​

  1. Click "Students" in the sidebar
  2. Click "Add New Student" button
  3. Fill in the student information:
    • First Name: John
    • Last Name: Doe
    • Date of Birth: 2010-05-15
    • Email: john.doe@student.com
    • Grade Level: 9
  4. Click "Save"

Step 3: Enroll Student in a Class​

  1. Go to "Classes" in the sidebar
  2. Select a class (e.g., "Mathematics Grade 9")
  3. Click "Enroll Students"
  4. Search for "John Doe"
  5. Click "Enroll"

Step 4: View Student Profile​

  1. Go back to "Students"
  2. Click on "John Doe"
  3. You should see:
    • Student information
    • Enrolled classes
    • Attendance record
    • Grades (if any)

What's Next?​

Common Tasks​

Adding a Teacher​

  1. Navigate to "Teachers"
  2. Click "Add New Teacher"
  3. Fill in teacher details
  4. Assign subjects

Creating a Class​

  1. Go to "Classes"
  2. Click "Create New Class"
  3. Set class name, subject, and schedule
  4. Assign a teacher

Recording Attendance​

  1. Go to "Attendance"
  2. Select a class
  3. Select date
  4. Mark students as present/absent
  5. Save

Need Help?​

If you encounter any issues: