Students & families
Student promotion between grades
Promote students to the next class at year-end, handle section changes, and preserve academic history.
This students & families guide covers student promotion between grades 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 class rollover end of year, bulk student promotion - written for administrators and staff, not developers.
Last updated August 27, 2026
Promotion updates class placement for the active or upcoming academic year while retaining the student identity, registration number, and historical attendance and grade data. Bulk promotion tools reduce manual roster edits.
- Single-student edit on /students/[id] - change class/section
- Bulk promotion at year rollover - map old class → new class
- Graduated or withdrawn students - deactivate instead of delete
- Fee structures re-apply after promotion when configured
Common questions
Quick answers in plain language.
What is student promotion between grades?+
Promote students to the next class at year-end, handle section changes, and preserve academic history. This is a core topic in Students & families on Schoolyi.
How do I set up student promotion between grades in school management software?+
Follow the steps in this guide during roster, parents, portals, and certificates. Start with getting-started docs if you are new to Schoolyi, then apply the workflows here for your school year.
Who manages student promotion between grades at a typical K-12 school?+
Usually students & families and front-office staff responsible for student promotion between grades. Teachers and finance may have scoped access depending on your role configuration.
Does Schoolyi support class rollover end of year?+
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 student promotion between grades.
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- Student roster
Managing students, class placement, promotions, certificates, and deactivation.
- Parent portal
How parents link to children and view attendance, grades, fees, transport, and exams.
- Staff and teachers
School staff roster, teacher assignments, appraisals, and employment records.
- Student portal
Student dashboard, self-service modules, magic link, live transport, and account expectations.
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