Overview
Navigate to Scheduling Process > Mass Change Section Numbers.
The Mass Change Section Numbers (SEC) page is used to mass change student sections. Multiple sections can be added, dropped, or changed for students in the selected sections.
NOTE: Use caution when changing section numbers. Changes are made directly to SEC and change current student classes.
Security ↑
| Table | Permission | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Class Schedules (SEC) | Read Update | View page Change student sections |
| Master Schedule (MST) | Update | Required to use the page |
| Teacher Data (TCH) | Update | Required to use the page when the I field on the School Settings page is set to Monitor Teacher Load |
Mass Changing Sections in SEC ↑
To change an existing section to another section number:
- Enter the current section number on the left side of the form.
- Enter the new section number on the right side of the form.
- To allow a section to be overloaded, select the overload check box.
- Review the Course Attendance Date. It defaults to the next school day and can be changed if needed.
- Click Preview Only to see a list of the students whose sections will be changed.
- Click Update to update the sections.
NOTE: The Course Attendance Date is displayed only when the school has Course Attendance (CAR) records. When it is displayed, a date is required to update sections.
Query can be used to limit the students whose sections are changed. To open the Query form, click the Open Query link at the bottom of the form.
In this example:
- Students in Section 45 are changed to Section 68.
- The overload check box is selected, so Section 68 is overloaded if necessary.
- The Course Attendance Date is April 21, 2021, so the class changes are effective on that date.
- The change applies to students in all grades and genders who are currently enrolled in Section 45.
Click Preview Only to display a list of the students affected by the change. Click Update to make the changes.
NOTE: When Update is clicked, each affected student is tagged with a print tag (STU.PT = X). Preview Only does not tag students.
Adding a Section ↑
To add a section:
- Enter the section number(s) to add on the right side of the form and leave the left side blank.
- Click Preview Only and verify the list of students.
- If the list is correct, click Update.
Dropping a Section ↑
To drop a section:
- Enter the section number(s) to drop on the left side of the form and leave the right side blank.
- Click Preview Only and verify the list of students.
- If the list is correct, click Update.