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What is GO4SCHOOL?
GO4SCHOOL is a comprehensive school management system that allows educational institutions to efficiently manage their students, staff, finances, communications, and daily operations. It's a multi-tenant platform serving schools, parents, teachers, and students.
What are the main features of GO4SCHOOL?
GO4SCHOOL offers student and enrollment management, teaching staff management, multi-channel communication (SMS, email, push notifications), financial and fee management with mobile money payments, report card, certificate and diploma generation, schedule management, complete accounting, inventory and stock management, absence and leave management, human resources and payroll, expense management, data import/export, school and staff ID cards with QR codes, and disciplinary sanctions.
How do I access the GO4SCHOOL platform?
You can access GO4SCHOOL through your web browser using your email, phone number, or student ID as your login. The platform is accessible 24/7. A mobile application is also available for certain features.
How do I create a new student in the system?
To create a new student, go to the 'Students' section, click 'Add Student', fill in the required information (name, surname, date of birth, place of birth, gender) and add a photo. The student will automatically receive a unique registration number and a QR code. You can also bulk import students via an Excel file.
How do I manage student enrollments?
Enrollments are managed in the dedicated section. You can enroll students in different classes according to the current academic year. The system allows you to track enrollment history and manage annual re-enrollments automatically.
How do I configure school fees?
In the 'School Fees' section, you can define different types of fees: tuition, registration, exam, transport, cafeteria, and extracurricular activities. Each fee can be configured with specific amounts per class and payment schedules. Parents can pay via mobile money (MTN, Orange) or make a manual payment with proof of payment submitted for validation.
How do I generate report cards?
The system automatically generates report cards based on evaluations entered by teachers. You can customize the report card design, include teacher comments, and generate reports by class or individually. GO4SCHOOL also allows you to generate honor rolls, class council minutes, success certificates, end-of-cycle certificates, and diplomas.
How do I create class schedules?
Schedule generation first requires configuring courses, time slots, and assigning teachers. The system automatically checks for time conflicts and optimizes course distribution according to your parameters.
How do I manage school accounting?
GO4SCHOOL includes a complete accounting module with chart of accounts, journals, automatic entries for payments, financial report generation, and budget tracking. All financial transactions are automatically recorded.
How do I bulk import students or staff?
GO4SCHOOL provides an Excel import module for students and staff. Download the provided file template, fill it with your data, then import it into the platform. The system automatically maps columns and processes the import in the background. You are notified once the import is complete with a report of imported rows and any errors.
How do I manage human resources and staff contracts?
The GO4SRH module lets you manage complete staff profiles, create and track employment contracts and amendments, manage attendance and time tracking, process leave requests, and conduct performance evaluations. Each staff member has a centralized digital file.
How do I manage staff payroll?
The GO4SPAYROLL module allows you to generate staff payslips, manage salary advances, process payments, and produce detailed payroll reports. Compensation elements are configurable and payslips are automatically generated for each period.
How do I manage inventory and purchases?
The GO4STOCK module offers complete management of items and supplies, suppliers, purchase orders, delivery tracking, and inventories. You can monitor stock movements in real time and manage your institution's procurement.
How do I send communications to parents and staff?
The GO4SCOM module allows you to send communications via SMS, email, and push notifications. You can target your messages by class, level, role, or individually. Communications are archived and you can track their read status.
How do I manage school expenses?
The GO4SEXPENSE module allows you to record institutional expenses, submit expense requests through a validation process, and track the budget. Validated expenses are automatically integrated into the accounting system.
How do I generate staff ID cards?
The GO4SDOC module allows you to generate staff ID cards with integrated QR codes. You can customize the card design, generate them in batch for all staff or individually, and download them as a ZIP file for printing.
How do I enter student grades?
As a teacher, access the 'Evaluations' section, select your class and subject, then enter grades directly into the system. Grades are immediately available for calculating averages and generating report cards.
How do I view my schedule?
Your personal schedule is accessible from your dashboard. You can see all your classes, assigned rooms, and classes. You receive automatic notifications when schedules change.
How do I take attendance and manage absences?
In each class, you can take attendance electronically. Mark absences which will be automatically counted in the student's statistics and communicated to parents if configured.
How do I communicate with parents?
The system allows sending targeted communications to parents: SMS, emails, push notifications. You can communicate with all parents in a class or individually as needed.
How do I request leave or report an absence?
Use the 'Leave' section to submit your requests. Specify the type of leave, dates, and add justification if necessary. Your hierarchy will automatically receive the request for validation.
How do I start and manage my class sessions?
From your interactive timetable, you can start and end each class session. During a session, you have access to the attendance sheet, the class logbook to record lesson content, and associated pedagogical projects. The history of all your sessions is preserved.
How is my performance evaluated?
The administration can set up performance evaluations with configurable assessment grids. Evaluations are carried out over defined periods and may include self-assessment. If you disagree with an evaluation, you can submit an appeal.
How do I use the mobile app as a teacher?
The GO4SCHOOL mobile app is available on Android and iOS. As a teacher, you can access your dashboard with today's sessions, view your monthly timetable, manage your classes and student lists, and track your pedagogical projects by subject and chapter. You can also create and edit evaluations, enter student grades, take attendance during a session, fill in the class logbook, view the history of your completed sessions, read school communications, and access your administrative documents. A built-in support chat is available if you need help.
How do I use the mobile app as a parent?
The GO4SCHOOL mobile app is available on Android and iOS. As a parent, you have access to all essential features: view your child's grades, schedule, absences and tardiness, view report cards by trimester or semester, receive and read school communications (announcements, summons, circulars), pay school fees via mobile money (MTN/Orange) or submit proof of payment, and view exit authorizations and disciplinary incidents. If you have multiple children, switch between them using the carousel on the home screen. A built-in support chat is available if you need help.
How do I view my child's grades?
Log in with your parent credentials, select your child if you have multiple children, then access the 'Grades and Evaluations' section. You'll see all grades by subject, averages, and progress over time.
How do I make school fee payments?
The 'Payments' section shows you all fees due for your child. Add the fees to your cart, then pay via mobile money (MTN or Orange). You can also make a manual payment by submitting proof of payment which will be validated by the school administration.
How do I track my child's absences?
The parent dashboard displays a summary of your child's absences. You also receive automatic notifications for unjustified absences. Absence justifications are managed by the school administration.
How do I communicate with the school?
You receive communications sent by the school and teachers (SMS, email, push notifications) and can reply to them. Important school announcements are visible in your parent portal. Note that communications are initiated by the school or teachers.
How do I download report cards and certificates?
All official documents (report cards, success certificates, school certificates) are available in the 'Documents' section. You can download them as PDFs and print them when needed.
How do I manage multiple children on my account?
If you have multiple enrolled children, you can switch between them using the child selection dropdown menu. Each child has their own separate data (grades, absences, payments, documents). All parent portal features are available individually for each child.
How do I view exit authorizations and disciplinary incidents?
The parent portal has dedicated sections for viewing your child's exit authorizations and disciplinary incidents. You are notified when a new event is recorded by the school.
How do I view my class schedule as a student?
Your personalized schedule is available on your student dashboard. It displays all your classes, rooms, and teachers. You receive notifications for schedule changes.
How do I see my grades and averages?
The 'My Grades' section gives you access to all your evaluations by subject, your quarterly averages, and your class ranking. You can track your progress throughout the year.
How do I view my absences?
Your student portal allows you to view the history of your absences and tardiness. Justified and unjustified absences are clearly distinguished. To submit a justification, contact your school administration.
How do I access my courses and subjects?
The 'My Courses' section gives you access to the list of your subjects, information about each course, and content shared by your teachers via the class logbook. You can find the program and resources associated with each subject.
How do I view my communications?
The 'Communications' section of your student portal gathers all messages and announcements sent by your school. You receive notifications for new communications and can view the history of all received messages.
What security measures ensure the protection of school data?
GO4SCHOOL uses state-of-the-art encryption to secure all data. Information is stored in highly secure databases with automatic backup. Access is controlled by strict security policies and multiple authentication methods.
How do I recover my forgotten password?
Click 'Forgot Password' on the login page, enter your email or phone number. You'll receive a reset link by email or SMS. Follow the instructions to create a new secure password.
Which browsers are supported by the platform?
GO4SCHOOL is compatible with all modern browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Microsoft Edge. For the best experience, we recommend using the latest version of your browser.
How do I contact technical support?
Our technical support team is available by email at [email protected] or via the integrated chat on the platform. Support is available Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 6 PM (local time).
Is the platform accessible on mobile?
Yes, GO4SCHOOL is fully responsive and automatically adapts to smartphones and tablets. A native mobile application is available on Android and iOS with three access modes: Parent mode (track your child's grades, absences, payments, communications, report cards), Teacher mode (dashboard, timetable, evaluations, attendance, class logbook, pedagogical tracking), and Attendance Kiosk mode (staff check-in/check-out via QR code scanning with offline support). A user can hold multiple roles and switch between them without logging out.
How do I manage multiple schools in the same system?
GO4SCHOOL supports multi-tenant architecture. Each school has its data separated and secured. Users can have different roles in multiple schools and easily switch between them via the interface.
How do push notifications work?
GO4SCHOOL sends real-time push notifications via the mobile app. You are instantly alerted for important events: new grades, absences, payments, communications. Each user can customize their notification preferences from their profile.
How do I export my school's data?
GO4SCHOOL provides a multi-data export module covering HR, financial, and academic domains. Exports are generated in the background and you are notified when the file is ready for download. Available export formats include Excel and PDF depending on the data type.
How do I create a new student in the system?
To create a new student, go to the 'Students' section, click 'Add Student', fill in the required information (name, surname, date of birth, place of birth, gender) and add a photo. The student will automatically receive a unique registration number and a QR code. You can also bulk import students via an Excel file.
How do I manage student enrollments?
Enrollments are managed in the dedicated section. You can enroll students in different classes according to the current academic year. The system allows you to track enrollment history and manage annual re-enrollments automatically.
How do I configure school fees?
In the 'School Fees' section, you can define different types of fees: tuition, registration, exam, transport, cafeteria, and extracurricular activities. Each fee can be configured with specific amounts per class and payment schedules. Parents can pay via mobile money (MTN, Orange) or make a manual payment with proof of payment submitted for validation.
How do I generate report cards?
The system automatically generates report cards based on evaluations entered by teachers. You can customize the report card design, include teacher comments, and generate reports by class or individually. GO4SCHOOL also allows you to generate honor rolls, class council minutes, success certificates, end-of-cycle certificates, and diplomas.
How do I create class schedules?
Schedule generation first requires configuring courses, time slots, and assigning teachers. The system automatically checks for time conflicts and optimizes course distribution according to your parameters.
How do I manage school accounting?
GO4SCHOOL includes a complete accounting module with chart of accounts, journals, automatic entries for payments, financial report generation, and budget tracking. All financial transactions are automatically recorded.
How do I bulk import students or staff?
GO4SCHOOL provides an Excel import module for students and staff. Download the provided file template, fill it with your data, then import it into the platform. The system automatically maps columns and processes the import in the background. You are notified once the import is complete with a report of imported rows and any errors.
How do I manage human resources and staff contracts?
The GO4SRH module lets you manage complete staff profiles, create and track employment contracts and amendments, manage attendance and time tracking, process leave requests, and conduct performance evaluations. Each staff member has a centralized digital file.
How do I manage staff payroll?
The GO4SPAYROLL module allows you to generate staff payslips, manage salary advances, process payments, and produce detailed payroll reports. Compensation elements are configurable and payslips are automatically generated for each period.
How do I manage inventory and purchases?
The GO4STOCK module offers complete management of items and supplies, suppliers, purchase orders, delivery tracking, and inventories. You can monitor stock movements in real time and manage your institution's procurement.
How do I send communications to parents and staff?
The GO4SCOM module allows you to send communications via SMS, email, and push notifications. You can target your messages by class, level, role, or individually. Communications are archived and you can track their read status.
How do I manage school expenses?
The GO4SEXPENSE module allows you to record institutional expenses, submit expense requests through a validation process, and track the budget. Validated expenses are automatically integrated into the accounting system.
How do I generate staff ID cards?
The GO4SDOC module allows you to generate staff ID cards with integrated QR codes. You can customize the card design, generate them in batch for all staff or individually, and download them as a ZIP file for printing.
How do I use the mobile app as a parent?
The GO4SCHOOL mobile app is available on Android and iOS. As a parent, you have access to all essential features: view your child's grades, schedule, absences and tardiness, view report cards by trimester or semester, receive and read school communications (announcements, summons, circulars), pay school fees via mobile money (MTN/Orange) or submit proof of payment, and view exit authorizations and disciplinary incidents. If you have multiple children, switch between them using the carousel on the home screen. A built-in support chat is available if you need help.
How do I view my child's grades?
Log in with your parent credentials, select your child if you have multiple children, then access the 'Grades and Evaluations' section. You'll see all grades by subject, averages, and progress over time.
How do I make school fee payments?
The 'Payments' section shows you all fees due for your child. Add the fees to your cart, then pay via mobile money (MTN or Orange). You can also make a manual payment by submitting proof of payment which will be validated by the school administration.
How do I track my child's absences?
The parent dashboard displays a summary of your child's absences. You also receive automatic notifications for unjustified absences. Absence justifications are managed by the school administration.
How do I communicate with the school?
You receive communications sent by the school and teachers (SMS, email, push notifications) and can reply to them. Important school announcements are visible in your parent portal. Note that communications are initiated by the school or teachers.
How do I download report cards and certificates?
All official documents (report cards, success certificates, school certificates) are available in the 'Documents' section. You can download them as PDFs and print them when needed.
How do I manage multiple children on my account?
If you have multiple enrolled children, you can switch between them using the child selection dropdown menu. Each child has their own separate data (grades, absences, payments, documents). All parent portal features are available individually for each child.
How do I view exit authorizations and disciplinary incidents?
The parent portal has dedicated sections for viewing your child's exit authorizations and disciplinary incidents. You are notified when a new event is recorded by the school.
How do I enter student grades?
As a teacher, access the 'Evaluations' section, select your class and subject, then enter grades directly into the system. Grades are immediately available for calculating averages and generating report cards.
How do I view my schedule?
Your personal schedule is accessible from your dashboard. You can see all your classes, assigned rooms, and classes. You receive automatic notifications when schedules change.
How do I take attendance and manage absences?
In each class, you can take attendance electronically. Mark absences which will be automatically counted in the student's statistics and communicated to parents if configured.
How do I communicate with parents?
The system allows sending targeted communications to parents: SMS, emails, push notifications. You can communicate with all parents in a class or individually as needed.
How do I request leave or report an absence?
Use the 'Leave' section to submit your requests. Specify the type of leave, dates, and add justification if necessary. Your hierarchy will automatically receive the request for validation.
How do I start and manage my class sessions?
From your interactive timetable, you can start and end each class session. During a session, you have access to the attendance sheet, the class logbook to record lesson content, and associated pedagogical projects. The history of all your sessions is preserved.
How is my performance evaluated?
The administration can set up performance evaluations with configurable assessment grids. Evaluations are carried out over defined periods and may include self-assessment. If you disagree with an evaluation, you can submit an appeal.
How do I use the mobile app as a teacher?
The GO4SCHOOL mobile app is available on Android and iOS. As a teacher, you can access your dashboard with today's sessions, view your monthly timetable, manage your classes and student lists, and track your pedagogical projects by subject and chapter. You can also create and edit evaluations, enter student grades, take attendance during a session, fill in the class logbook, view the history of your completed sessions, read school communications, and access your administrative documents. A built-in support chat is available if you need help.
How do I view my class schedule as a student?
Your personalized schedule is available on your student dashboard. It displays all your classes, rooms, and teachers. You receive notifications for schedule changes.
How do I see my grades and averages?
The 'My Grades' section gives you access to all your evaluations by subject, your quarterly averages, and your class ranking. You can track your progress throughout the year.
How do I view my absences?
Your student portal allows you to view the history of your absences and tardiness. Justified and unjustified absences are clearly distinguished. To submit a justification, contact your school administration.
How do I access my courses and subjects?
The 'My Courses' section gives you access to the list of your subjects, information about each course, and content shared by your teachers via the class logbook. You can find the program and resources associated with each subject.
How do I view my communications?
The 'Communications' section of your student portal gathers all messages and announcements sent by your school. You receive notifications for new communications and can view the history of all received messages.