Quickstart

Prerequisites

• A modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge)
• A valid email address for your admin account
• Your school's basic information (name, address, contact details)

You do not need to install any software. Decimal runs entirely in your browser.

Step 1: Sign up

1. Navigate to decimal-app.vercel.app
2. Click "Get Started" or "Sign Up"
3. Enter your email address and create a password
4. Alternatively, click "Continue with Google" to use your Google account
5. Verify your email address by clicking the link sent to your inbox

Tip: The first account created automatically receives the super_admin role, which has full platform access.

Step 2: Create your school

After signing up, you will be guided through the school creation wizard:

1. School name: Enter the official name of your school
2. School code: A unique identifier (e.g., SCH-001)
3. Contact information: Phone number, email, and physical address
4. School type: Primary, Secondary, Combined, or Tertiary
5. Logo: Upload your school logo (optional, can be added later)

Once submitted, your school profile is created and you are redirected to the school dashboard.

Step 3: Add staff members

Navigate to Staff → Add Staff and enter the following for each staff member:

• Full name
• Role (Principal, Teacher, Finance Officer, Secretary, Admissions Officer)
• Contact information
• Subjects they teach (for teachers)

Each staff member will receive an invitation email with instructions to set up their account.

Step 4: Set up academics

Before enrolling students, configure your academic structure:

1. Academic year: Create the current academic year with start and end dates
2. Terms: Define your terms (e.g., Term 1, Term 2, Term 3) with date ranges
3. Classes: Create classes (e.g., Grade 1A, Grade 1B, Form 2A)
4. Subjects: Add subjects and assign them to classes
5. Grading system: Configure your grading scale (A–F, percentage-based, etc.)

Step 5: Enroll students

You can add students individually or in bulk:

• Individual: Go to Students → Add Student and fill in the form
• Bulk import: Prepare a CSV file and use Students → Import to upload

Each student record includes personal details, guardian information, medical notes, and class assignment.

Next steps

Once your school is set up, explore these features:

• Take your first attendance roll call
• Create a timetable for your classes
• Set up fee structures and generate invoices
• Send your first announcement to parents