Class Management

The Class Management section allows administrators to create, schedule, and manage classes in Lumus LMS. This includes assigning teachers and students, setting schedules, and organizing academic activities.

Overview

Class Management enables you to:

• Create new classes with schedules
• Assign teachers to classes
• Enroll students in classes
• Set class timings and days
• Manage class capacity
• View class rosters and schedules
• Archive or deactivate classes

Creating a New Class

Step 1: Navigate to Class Management

1. Log in to the administrator dashboard
2. Click on "Class Management" in the navigation menu
3. Click the "Create New Class" button

Step 2: Enter Class Information

Fill in the required details:

• Class Name: Descriptive name for the class (e.g., "Advanced Mathematics 101")
• Subject: Select the subject this class covers
• Description: Optional description of the class content
• Capacity: Maximum number of students allowed

Step 3: Set Class Schedule

Configure the class schedule:

• Days: Select days of the week (e.g., Monday/Wednesday, Tuesday/Thursday)
• Start Time: Class start time (e.g., 6:00 PM)
• End Time: Class end time (e.g., 8:00 PM)
• Duration: Automatically calculated from start and end times

Step 4: Assign Teacher

1. Select a teacher from the dropdown
2. Only teachers assigned to the selected subject will appear
3. A teacher can be assigned to multiple classes

Step 5: Save Class

1. Review all entered information
2. Click "Create Class" or "Save"
3. The class will be created and available for student enrollment

Editing Class Information

Accessing Class Details

1. Go to Class Management
2. Search for the class by name or subject
3. Click on the class name or the "Edit" button

Updating Information

You can modify:

• Class name and description
• Schedule (days and times)
• Capacity limits
• Teacher assignment
• Subject (may affect teacher availability)

Enrolling Students in Classes

Single Student Enrollment

1. Open the class details page
2. Navigate to the "Students" tab
3. Click "Add Student"
4. Search and select a student
5. Click "Enroll"

Bulk Student Enrollment

1. Go to the class Students tab
2. Click "Bulk Enroll"
3. Select multiple students from the list
4. Click "Enroll Selected"
5. Confirm the enrollment

Enrollment Rules

• Students can be enrolled in multiple classes
• Enrollment is subject to class capacity
• Students must meet any prerequisites (if configured)

Managing Class Capacity

Setting Capacity

1. Open class details
2. Navigate to "Settings"
3. Set the "Maximum Capacity"
4. The system will prevent over-enrollment

Viewing Enrollment Status

The class dashboard shows:

• Current enrollment count
• Maximum capacity
• Available spots remaining
• Enrollment percentage

Viewing Class Details

The class details page displays:

• Basic Information: Name, subject, description
• Schedule: Days, times, duration
• Teacher: Assigned teacher information
• Students: Complete roster with student details
• Attendance: Overall attendance statistics
• Assignments: All assignments for this class
• Performance: Class performance metrics

Managing Class Schedules

Updating Schedule

1. Open class details
2. Click "Edit Schedule"
3. Modify days, start time, or end time
4. Save changes

Viewing Calendar

1. Navigate to Class Management
2. Click "Calendar View"
3. See all classes displayed on a weekly calendar
4. Identify scheduling conflicts or gaps

Searching and Filtering Classes

Search Functionality

Search classes by:

• Class name
• Subject name
• Teacher name
• Schedule (day or time)

Filter Options

Filter classes by:

• Subject: View all classes for a specific subject
• Teacher: Classes taught by a specific teacher
• Day: Classes on specific days
• Status: Active, Inactive, Completed

Archiving and Deactivating Classes

Deactivating a Class

1. Open class details
2. Navigate to "Settings"
3. Click "Deactivate Class"
4. Confirm the action

Deactivated classes:

• Are hidden from active class lists
• Preserve all historical data
• Cannot accept new enrollments
• Existing students remain enrolled

Archiving Completed Classes

1. Go to class details
2. Click "Archive Class"
3. Archived classes are moved to historical records

Best Practices

Troubleshooting

Issue: Cannot assign teacher to class

• Solution: Verify the teacher is assigned to the class subject in Teacher Management

Issue: Student enrollment failing

• Solution: Check class capacity and ensure the student is not already enrolled

Issue: Schedule conflicts

• Solution: Review teacher and student schedules to identify and resolve conflicts

Related Topics

• Teacher Management - Learn about assigning teachers
• Student Management - Understand student enrollment
• Attendance Tracking - Track class attendance
• Reports & Analytics - Generate class reports