Setting a School Calendar for a New School Year

The guide covers key actions such as selecting the calendar year, defining specific dates, customizing calendar days, and activating the calendar, ensuring that all necessary steps are followed for a successful calendar setup.

Table of Contents

1. Navigate to the School Calendar Settings
2. Access the Calendar Days Tab
3. Select the Calendar Year
4. Choose the Correct Track
5. Enter the First and Last Day of School
6. Define Specific Dates
7. Customize Calendar Days
8. Print the Calendar
9. Activate the Calendar

 1. Navigate to the School Calendar Settings

• Go to: Admin > Settings > School Calendars:

  

2. Access the Calendar Days Tab

• Click on the Calendar Days tab at the top:

  

3. Select the Calendar Year

• Click the dropdown to Choose Calendar Year:

  

  [(This screenshot shows the dropdown menu to select the calendar year.)

4. Choose the Correct Track

• Click the Track dropdown to choose the correct track.

• Click Set Year Details:

  

5. Enter the First and Last Day of School

• Enter the dates for the first and last day of school:

  

•  Click Save Above Details:
  

Use the "Is Primary School Calendar" checkbox to indicate your primary calendar.

6. Define Specific Dates

• Click Define Dates:

  

7. Customize Calendar Days

• Click inside a blue box to change its color and code it for different categories (Holidays, Emergency days, ACA days, etc.):

8. Print the Calendar

• To print your calendar, click on the blue icon labeled Print Calendars located at the top of the page:

  

9. Activate the Calendar

• Click Make this calendar Active if you are ready for the calendar to be active.

• Check the Set all unchecked days to Normal School Day checkbox. This will auto-fill all days with the normal schedule.

• Click Save: