Reading Your Bulletins

This guide explains how to access and read school bulletins in the Students Portal.

Accessing Your Bulletins

1. Log in to your Students Portal account.
2. From the dashboard, click on the "Bulletins" option in the main menu.
3. You'll be directed to the Bulletins page, which displays your school's bulletins and announcements.

Understanding the Bulletins Page

The Bulletins page displays official school communications and announcements:

• School-wide announcements: General information relevant to all students
• Class-specific bulletins: Information relevant to your specific class or grade
• Term reports: Official academic reports for each term
• Special notices: Important information about events, schedule changes, or policies

Navigating Bulletins

The bulletins are typically organized by category and date:

1. Use the category tabs at the top of the page to filter bulletins by type.
2. Bulletins are listed in chronological order, with the most recent at the top.
3. Use the search function to find specific bulletins by keyword.
4. Use the date filter to view bulletins from a specific time period.

Viewing Bulletin Details

To read a specific bulletin:

1. Click on the bulletin title in the list.
2. The bulletin will open as a PDF document in your browser.
3. Use the PDF viewer controls to navigate through multi-page bulletins.
4. You can download the bulletin for offline reading by clicking the download button in the PDF viewer.

Accessing Term Reports

Term reports are a special type of bulletin that provide your academic progress report:

1. Navigate to the "Term Reports" category on the Bulletins page.
2. Select your class from the dropdown menu if prompted.
3. Choose the term you want to view.
4. Click on the report to open it as a PDF document.

Understanding Term Reports

Term reports contain comprehensive information about your academic performance:

• Subject Grades: Your grades for each subject
• Attendance Summary: Overview of your attendance record
• Teacher Comments: Feedback from your teachers
• Overall Performance: Summary of your overall academic standing
• Areas for Improvement: Suggestions for areas that need attention

Bulletin Notifications

The Students Portal can send you notifications about new bulletins:

• New Bulletin: When a new bulletin is published
• Important Notice: For bulletins marked as high priority
• Term Report: When a new term report is available

To manage these notifications:

1. Go to your Profile page.
2. Navigate to the "Notifications" section.
3. Enable or disable the types of bulletin notifications you wish to receive.

Printing Bulletins

To print a bulletin:

1. Open the bulletin you want to print.
2. Use the print function in the PDF viewer.
3. Adjust your print settings as needed.
4. Click "Print" to send the document to your printer.

Language Options

Bulletins may be available in multiple languages:

1. When viewing a bulletin, look for the language selector in the PDF viewer.
2. Select your preferred language from the available options.
3. The bulletin will be displayed in the selected language if a translation is available.