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title: School Admin Guide
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# School Admin Guide

As a School Admin, you have full control over your school. This guide covers everything you need to manage your school from day one.

## Where to Begin

If this is a new school setup, follow these steps in order:

1. [Configure your school settings](/school-admin/setup) — name, logo, timezone, academic year
2. [Add classes and sections](/school-admin/setup#classes-and-sections)
3. [Add subjects](/school-admin/setup#subjects)
4. [Add staff members](/school-admin/staff)
5. [Enrol students](/school-admin/students)
6. [Build the timetable](/school-admin/timetable)
7. [Set up fee structures](/school-admin/fees)

## Your Dashboard

After logging in, you land on the **Reports Dashboard** which shows:

- Total students and staff
- Today's attendance percentage
- This month's fee collection
- Outstanding fees
- A fee collection chart for the last 6 months
- Attendance trends for the last 7 days
- Recent activity log

## Quick Links

| Section | What You Can Do |
|---|---|
| [School Setup](/school-admin/setup) | Classes, sections, subjects, shifts, holidays |
| [Students](/school-admin/students) | Enrol, edit, search, export students |
| [Staff](/school-admin/staff) | Add and manage teaching and non-teaching staff |
| [Attendance](/school-admin/attendance) | Mark and review attendance |
| [Timetable](/school-admin/timetable) | Build weekly class schedules |
| [Examinations](/school-admin/exams) | Create exams, enter marks, generate results |
| [Fee Management](/school-admin/fees) | Set up fees, record payments |
| [HR & Payroll](/school-admin/hr) | Manage leave requests and process payroll |
| [Library](/school-admin/library) | Manage books and issue/return tracking |
| [Transport](/school-admin/transport) | Manage vehicles and routes |
| [Hostel](/school-admin/hostel) | Manage rooms and student allocations |
| [Admissions](/school-admin/admissions) | Track inquiries and visitor logs |
| [Communication](/school-admin/communication) | Announcements, messages, SMS/email blasts |
| [Reports](/school-admin/reports) | Attendance, academic, finance reports |
| [Settings](/school-admin/settings) | School profile, branding, notifications |