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Student handbook

Student self-service: dashboard, homework, fees, library, exams, live transport, magic link, and PWA.

This getting started guide covers school software onboarding for K-12 day schools. Whether you are evaluating cloud school management software or configuring Schoolyi after go-live, you will find practical steps for school ERP go live checklist, migrate from Excel to school ERP - written for administrators and staff, not developers.

Last updated July 24, 2026

Sign in and home screen

  1. /signin → Student tab → /student-dashboard (password or magic-link email).
  2. Read school notices on the dashboard feed.
  3. Use /profile to change password when must-change-password is required (common after enrollment).
  4. Optional: Add to Home Screen / Install - Schoolyi can run as a PWA; /offline appears if the network drops.

Tasks you perform (not just view)

TaskPathSteps
Submit homework/assignmentsOpen assignment → upload file or text → Submit before due date
Request library book/my-librarySearch → Reserve → collect when librarian issues
Apply for leave/student-leaveSubmit dates → wait for class teacher approval
Check / pay fees/fees/meView balance and history; open pay-online when the school enables it
Download hall ticket/my-examsAfter school publishes seating / hall tickets
Track bus/my-transportSee route, stop, and live status when the driver has started duty

View-only modules

  • /my-attendance - your attendance record; you cannot edit marks.
  • /my-grades - published assessments and report cards only (drafts stay private).
  • /my-syllabus - subject curriculum for your class.
  • /my-class - classmates and class teacher contact context.
  • /parent/… paths are for guardians - use Student tab routes listed above.

Common questions

Quick answers in plain language.

What is school software onboarding?+

Student self-service: dashboard, homework, fees, library, exams, live transport, magic link, and PWA. This is a core topic in Getting started on Schoolyi.

How do I set up student handbook in school management software?+

Follow the steps in this guide during persona playbooks, handbooks, workflows, and go-live checklists. Start with getting-started docs if you are new to Schoolyi, then apply the workflows here for your school year.

How does Schoolyi handle student handbook?+

Student self-service: dashboard, homework, fees, library, exams, live transport, magic link, and PWA.

Is there a school software onboarding guide for school administrators?+

Yes. This article is part of the public Getting started documentation at /docs - written for administrators, operators, and IT teams.

Who manages student handbook at a typical K-12 school?+

Usually getting started and front-office staff responsible for school software onboarding. Teachers and finance may have scoped access depending on your role configuration.

Does Schoolyi support school ERP go live checklist?+

Yes. Schoolyi is a cloud school management system (SMS) with connected modules on one student roster and academic calendar. See related guides below or contact us for a demo focused on school software onboarding.

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