You must create detention sessions before pupils can be put in detention.
To add a new detention session:
- Open the Discipline Manager module and select the Detentions tab.
- Select the Manage Detentions option:
- Click Add New Detention. The Create Detention Session window is displayed:
Complete the fields displayed:
Field Explanation Detention Name Enter a clear and concise name for the detention session. Only 15 characters are available in this field. Detention Start Use the calendar button and time drop-downs to set the start time for the detention. Detention End Use the calendar button and time drop-downs to set the end time for the detention. Registration Cut Off Use the calendar button and time drop-downs to set the cut off time for the detention. No pupils can be put into this detention session after this time. This field is optional. Location Use the drop-down list to set the location for the detention session. Type Choose to assign a type to the detention. This field is optional. Detention Types are set up in the Global Lists applet. Recurrence Set the detention session to recur if required. Enter how often (in days). Click Create Detention. The detention session is displayed:
The detention session is also displayed in the View Detentions option.- Pupils can now be put in this detention session.