Navigating the Dashboard
The dashboard is the first screen you see after logging in. It provides an at-a-glance summary of your school’s key metrics and quick access to common tasks.
Dashboard Layout
The dashboard is organized into several areas:
- Top Navigation Bar — branch selector, search, notifications, profile
- Sidebar — main navigation to all modules
- Metric Cards — key numbers at the top of the page
- Recent Activity — latest actions across the system
- Needs Attention — items that require your action
- Quick Charts — visual trends for attendance and fees
Top Navigation Bar
The top bar is always visible, regardless of which page you are on.
| Element | Purpose |
|---|---|
| School Logo | Click to return to the dashboard from any page |
| Branch Selector | Shows current branch name; click to switch branches |
| Search Bar | Search for students, staff, or transactions by name or ID |
| Notification Bell | Shows unread notifications; click to see the list |
| Profile Icon | Access your profile, change password, or log out |
Using Global Search
- Click the search bar or press / on your keyboard to focus it.
- Start typing a student name, admission number, or staff name.
- Results appear as you type — click a result to go directly to that profile.
- Search works across students, staff, and fee transactions.
Tip: Global search is the fastest way to find a student. Instead of navigating to Students > Search, just type the name or admission number in the top search bar.
Sidebar Navigation
The sidebar on the left provides access to every module in EduCore. It is organized into logical groups.
| Section | Modules |
|---|---|
| Dashboard | Home (this page) |
| Students | Student list, add student, bulk import, promotions |
| Fees | Fee collection, fee structure, discounts, reports |
| Attendance | Daily attendance, period-wise attendance, reports |
| Exams | Exam list, marks entry, report cards, date sheet |
| Timetable | Class timetable, substitutions |
| Staff | Staff list, departments, designations |
| Leaves | Leave requests, approval, leave history |
| Library | Book catalog, issue/return, accession register |
| Transport | Routes, stops, student assignment |
| Notices | Create notice, notice list |
| Expenses | Record expense, expense reports |
| Certificates | TC, bonafide, character certificate, ID cards |
| Reports | Fee reports, attendance reports, exam analytics |
| Settings | School profile, academic year, classes, subjects, users |
Collapsing the Sidebar
- Click the hamburger icon (three horizontal lines) at the top of the sidebar to collapse it.
- When collapsed, only icons are shown, giving you more screen space.
- Hover over an icon to see the module name.
- Click the hamburger icon again to expand the sidebar.
Tip: On mobile devices, the sidebar is hidden by default. Tap the hamburger icon to open it, and tap anywhere else to close it.
Metric Cards
At the top of the dashboard, you will see a row of metric cards. Each card shows a key number with a label.
Total Students
- Shows the total number of active students in the current branch.
- Click the card to go to the full student list.
Today’s Attendance
- Shows the attendance percentage for today.
- Displays as a percentage (e.g., “94.2%”) with the count of present vs. total students.
- If attendance has not been marked yet for some classes, it shows “Pending for X classes.”
- Click the card to go to the attendance marking page.
Fee Collection (This Month)
- Shows the total fee amount collected in the current calendar month.
- Displayed in Indian Rupees (e.g., “Rs. 12,45,000”).
- Click the card to go to the fee collection report.
Pending Fees
- Shows the total outstanding fee amount across all students.
- This is the sum of all unpaid fee installments that are due or overdue.
- Click the card to go to the fee defaulter list.
Staff Count
- Shows the total number of active staff members in the current branch.
- Click the card to go to the staff list.
Tip: Metric cards update in real time. As you collect fees or mark attendance during the day, the dashboard numbers reflect the latest data.
Recent Activity
Below the metric cards, the Recent Activity section shows the latest actions performed in the system. This helps you keep track of what is happening across the school.
Each activity entry shows:
- What happened — e.g., “Fee collected from Rahul Sharma (Class 5A)”
- Who did it — the user who performed the action
- When — relative time (e.g., “5 minutes ago”) or absolute time
Common activity types:
| Activity | Example |
|---|---|
| Fee collection | “Rs. 5,000 collected from Priya Gupta (Class 3B) — Cash” |
| Student admission | “New student Arjun Singh admitted to Class 1A” |
| Attendance marked | “Attendance marked for Class 4A — 38/40 present” |
| Marks entered | “Unit Test 1 marks entered for Class 8B — Mathematics” |
| Notice published | “Notice: Annual Day Practice Schedule — sent to all parents” |
The activity feed shows the 20 most recent items. It refreshes when you load or reload the dashboard.
Needs Attention
The Needs Attention section highlights items that require action. This section only appears when there are pending items.
| Item | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Attendance not marked | Lists classes where today’s attendance has not been marked yet |
| Pending leave requests | Leave applications waiting for your approval |
| Fee defaulters (90+ days) | Students with fees overdue by more than 90 days |
| Cheque bounce pending | Cheques that bounced and need follow-up |
| Overdue library books | Books that are past their return date |
Each item is a clickable link that takes you directly to the relevant page.
Tip: Check the Needs Attention section first thing each morning. It tells you exactly what needs your focus today.
Quick Charts
The dashboard includes two visual charts to show trends at a glance.
Attendance Trend
- A line chart showing daily attendance percentage for the current month.
- The X-axis shows dates; the Y-axis shows percentage.
- Hover over a data point to see the exact percentage and count.
- Sundays and holidays are excluded.
Fee Collection Trend
- A bar chart showing monthly fee collection for the current academic year.
- Each bar represents one month’s total collection.
- Hover over a bar to see the exact amount.
- A dotted line may show the expected collection for comparison.
Customizing Your Dashboard
The dashboard layout is role-dependent. Different roles see different metric cards and sections:
| Role | What They See on Dashboard |
|---|---|
| School Admin | All metric cards, all activity, all attention items |
| Principal | Student count, attendance, exam-related activity |
| Teacher | Own classes’ attendance status, pending marks entry |
| Accountant | Fee collection, pending fees, recent fee activity |
| Librarian | Library stats, overdue books |
| Parent | Own children’s attendance, fees due, recent notices |
| Student | Own attendance, fees, recent notices |
Keyboard Shortcuts
For power users, EduCore supports a few keyboard shortcuts from the dashboard:
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
/ | Focus the search bar |
Esc | Close any open dropdown or modal |
Tip: The dashboard is your home base. Bookmark it in your browser for quick access. You can always return to it by clicking the school logo in the top navigation bar.