First-day checklist

Setup checklist

Task	Responsible	Status
Create school profile	Super Admin	Done
Add all staff members	Super Admin	Done
Create academic year and terms	Principal	Pending
Set up classes and subjects	Principal / Secretary	Pending
Configure grading system	Principal	Pending
Enroll students	Secretary / Admissions	Pending
Set up fee structures	Finance Officer	Pending
Create timetable	Principal / Secretary	Pending

Morning tasks

• Check Staff → Pending Invitations for any unaccepted invitations
• Resend invitations if needed
• Verify that the principal and finance officer have successfully logged in
• Confirm that all classes and subjects have been created

Afternoon tasks

• Import student records using the CSV import tool
• Assign students to their respective classes
• Upload student photos if available
• Verify guardian contact information for communication features
• Create the fee structure for the current academic year

End of day

• Take a test attendance roll call to verify the process works
• Send a test announcement to verify communication features
• Review the dashboard to ensure all data is displaying correctly
• Document any issues or questions for the Decimal support team

Tip: Decimal works offline. If your internet connection is unreliable, continue working — data will sync automatically when connectivity is restored.