Student Information - Field Definitions

Configure Calendars- Field Definitions

Field Definition

Calendar Name

Descriptive name for the calendar. This name is displayed when assigning students and/or personnel to a calendar for attendance purposes. If no calendars have been created, this area will be empty.

Start

Displays the starting dates for the calendar(s). Note: The starting date or first day of school cannot be modified once it has been saved. The last day of school can be extended only.

End

Displays the ending dates for the calendar(s).

Terms

Displays the number of terms configured for the calendar(s).

Add

Opens the Add Calendar Information window. This option allows you to modifycreate a new calendar for the year you are working in

Modify

Opens the Add/Modify Calendar window for the calendar you have clicked on. This option allows you to add days to the end of a calendar, change day values, modify terms, and perform other calendar configuration functions.

Delete

Deletes the calendar you have clicked on. You are prompted to make sure you really want to delete the calendar.

Day Config

Opens the Day Config window. This option allows you to create day types and assign values. The Add button allows you to add a day type, such as snow day or teacher workshop day, then assign either a title or icon to display on the calendar.Note: Full Day, Half Day, and Not in Session may not be modified.

Copy From

Allows you to select a calendar to copy to a new name.

View Text

Allows you to view the calendar information by day number, day, and date. Term information displays at the end, along with any notes entered for days. To print this calendar view from the editor, click File>Print.

Advanced

Opens the Calendar Advanced Options window. This option allows you to assign day values to specified days across the range in one or more calendars. For example, schools with kindergartens that are only in session Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, could select all Tuesdays and Thursdays in the range and assign a value of 0.

Field	Definition
Calendar Name	Descriptive name for the calendar. This name is displayed when assigning students and/or personnel to a calendar for attendance purposes. If no calendars have been created, this area will be empty.
Start	Displays the starting dates for the calendar(s). Note: The starting date or first day of school cannot be modified once it has been saved. The last day of school can be extended only.
End	Displays the ending dates for the calendar(s).
Terms	Displays the number of terms configured for the calendar(s).
Add	Opens the Add Calendar Information window. This option allows you to modifycreate a new calendar for the year you are working in
Modify	Opens the Add/Modify Calendar window for the calendar you have clicked on. This option allows you to add days to the end of a calendar, change day values, modify terms, and perform other calendar configuration functions.
Delete	Deletes the calendar you have clicked on. You are prompted to make sure you really want to delete the calendar.
Day Config	Opens the Day Config window. This option allows you to create day types and assign values. The Add button allows you to add a day type, such as snow day or teacher workshop day, then assign either a title or icon to display on the calendar.Note: Full Day, Half Day, and Not in Session may not be modified.
Copy From	Allows you to select a calendar to copy to a new name.
View Text	Allows you to view the calendar information by day number, day, and date. Term information displays at the end, along with any notes entered for days. To print this calendar view from the editor, click File>Print.
Advanced	Opens the Calendar Advanced Options window. This option allows you to assign day values to specified days across the range in one or more calendars. For example, schools with kindergartens that are only in session Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, could select all Tuesdays and Thursdays in the range and assign a value of 0.