Edit Pupil Records

Use the pink drop down list in the Pupil Manager module to edit pupil records. 

1. Open the Pupil Manager module, select a pupil records tab:
   
2. Use your preferred search method to find the pupil records that you want to work with.
   The Pupil Records List is displayed:
   
3. Use the check boxes next to each Pupil's Name to select the pupil records that you want to edit. Check the box in the header bar to select all the records displayed.
4. Choose to:
   
   • Group Edit Pupil Records. Edit a selected field in pupil records with the same entry. The same entry is made for all the pupils selected. This is useful if you have to edit a number of records.
   • Batch Edit Pupil Records. Edit several pupil record fields and add different entries for each pupil. You can edit up to three fields at the same time. This is useful if you have to edit a number of records.
   • Create Unique Pupil Numbers. Create a Unique Pupil Number for each pupil selected. Choose to create UPNs for a new intake of pupils at the beginning of the school year.
   • Delete Pupil Records. Permanently remove pupil records from iSAMS.

Group Edit Pupil Records

1. In the pink drop down list select Group Edit.
   The Group Edit Records window is displayed:
   
2. Select the field you want to edit from the Field Name drop down list. Choose from both standard and custom fields.
3. Either:
   
   • Select a Field Value. Values are only displayed for selected field types.
     or
   • Enter a Field Value.
4. Click Edit Field.
   You are prompted Are you sure you want to update all the selected students with this new data?
5. Select OK.
   The pupil records are updated.

Batch Edit Pupil Records

1. In the pink drop down list select Batch Edit.
   The Batch Edit window is displayed:
   
2. Select the Number of Editable Fields you want to work with. Select up to three fields.
3. Select the Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Fields (if applicable) you want to edit from the drop down list. Choose from both standard and custom fields.
4. In the fields displayed for each pupil either:
   
   • Select a Field Value. Values are only displayed for selected field types.
     or
   • Enter a Field Value.
5. Click Update Pupil Record.
   The pupil records are updated.

Create Unique Pupil Numbers

The UPNs you create will overwrite any existing UPNs in your selected pupil records.

1. In the pink drop down list select Create UPNs.
   The Create UPNs window is displayed:
   
2. Click Generate UPNs.
   You are prompted when the UPNs have been generated.
3. Click Close Window to return to the pupil records list.

Delete Pupil Records

Deleted pupil records are permanently removed from iSAMS. Only use this option if a record has been added in error.

1. In the pink drop down list select Delete Students.
   You are prompted with a warning message.
2. Select Yes.
   Your selected pupil records are removed from iSAMS.