Semesters
Manage academic school terms, semester date ranges, and active academic session markers.
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Overview & Description​
Semesters establish the official academic calendar boundaries for class schedules, student enrollments, and attendance reporting. ScannerSky uses active semesters to automatically filter dashboard calendars and attendance summaries.
Navigation Steps​
Navigate to Admin Sidebar > Academics > Semesters.
Fields & Semester Information​
| Field Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Semester Title | The official academic term name (e.g., 2026-2027 First Semester, 2026 Summer Term). |
| Start Date | The official opening date of classes for this term. |
| End Date | The final concluding date of the term. |
| Is Active | Marks this semester as the default active term across the campus portal and dashboard. |
Operations​
How to Add a Semester​
- Click the
+button on the Semesters page. - Enter the Semester Title, set the Start Date and End Date, and check Is Active if this is the current school term.
- Click Save.
How to Update a Semester​
- Click the semester title in the first column of the table.
- Adjust date ranges or active status in the form.
- Click Save.
How to Delete a Semester​
- Open the semester record.
- Click Delete in the top action bar and confirm.
Operations such as viewing, adding, updating, and deleting academic semester records may be subject to user or group permission restrictions. Access to permissions can be coordinated with your administrators if needed.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)​
Q: Who would likely have Adding, Editing, or Deleting access to this feature?
A: [Placeholder: Add role-specific guidance based on your institution's access policies. Access to managing semesters is determined by assigned user or group permissions. Coordinate with your administrators for specific access requirements.]
Q: What happens when a new semester is marked active in the system?
A: In the system, the Dashboard automatically updates to display classes, attendance metrics, and calendar widgets for the new active semester, while preserving all past term data in the historical dropdown.
Q: Can we still view classes from previous semesters?
A: Yes. In the system, selecting any past semester from the dashboard or class filter dropdown allows you to inspect historical records and download prior attendance sheets.