❓ oGc-Stewards Academy Online — Complete User Guide

Find step-by-step instructions for logging in, managing accounts, publishing lessons, submitting work, scheduling calendar notes, and communicating safely across the academy.

🔐 1. Account Access, Login & Registration

• How to Register: Click Register at the top of the page. Select your role (Student, Teacher, Follower, or Headteacher), enter your full name, email, and password, then click register. Note: Teacher and Admin accounts require Headteacher approval before logging in.
• How to Login: Click Login at the top, enter your registered email and password, and click the Login button. You will be automatically directed to your role-specific dashboard.
• How to Logout: Click Logout at the bottom of your sidebar menu anytime to safely end your session.

🏛️ 2. Administration & Headteacher Guide

• Accessing the Headteacher Office: Headteachers can access administration tools via the sidebar or home feed link to review overall school metrics.
• Approving Pending Accounts: Under the Pending Account Approvals section in the admin office, click the Approve link next to any newly registered teacher to grant them workspace access.
• Adding New Classrooms/Rooms: Use the Add More Classrooms form in the admin office to register brand new subjects or rooms instantly into the school database.

👩‍🏫 3. Teacher Portal & Classroom Guide

• Managing Your Classrooms: Access your custom room categories (**Administration**, **History**, and **Wisdom lessons**) via the Classes tab in your sidebar.
• Publishing Lessons & Assignments:
  1. Go to your **Assignments** tab.
  2. Select the target classroom room.
  3. Enter the assignment title and instructions.
  4. Attach reference materials (supporting **PDF, DOC, DOCX, XLS, XLSX, PPT, PPTX, TXT, JPG, and PNG**).
  5. Click **Publish Assignment** to save and return home.
• Editing or Deleting Assignments: Scroll down to **Manage Published Assignments** in your Assignments tab. Click **✏️ Edit** to update instructions or upload a new file, or click **🗑️ Delete** to remove the assignment.
• Grading Student Work: Use the **Student Scoring & Grading Hub** on your Assignments page to review submitted text or download student files, assign scores (e.g., `A`, `95`), write feedback notes, and save grades.

🎓 4. Student Portal & Homework Guide

• Viewing Tutorials & Lesson Materials: Click **Tutorials** in your sidebar to read lesson instructions and download or open teacher-provided materials across Administration, History, and Wisdom lessons.
• Submitting Work (Writing or File Uploads):
  1. Go to your **Assignments** or **Submissions** tab.
  2. Select the relevant lesson from the dropdown.
  3. Type your notes/comments in the text box.
  4. Optionally upload your completed assignment file (**PDF, DOC, XLS, PPT, JPG, or PNG**).
  5. Click **Upload & Submit Assignment**.
• Editing a Submission: If you need to change your uploaded file or notes, view your sent submissions list and click **✏️ Edit & Upload New File** to replace your work.
• Checking Results: Click **My Results** in your sidebar to view your graded scores and teacher feedback.

⚙️ 5. Profile Pictures, Calendar Notes & Chat

• How to Change Your Profile Picture: Go to your **Settings** tab in your student or teacher dashboard, select your image file (`.jpg`, `.png`), and click **Upload Picture**. Your avatar will instantly appear in the top-right profile badge across the academy!
• How to Add Calendar Notes & Due Dates: Go to your **Calendar & Notes** tab, enter your task title or job due date (e.g., *Finish History Paper*), pick the deadline date on the calendar selector, and click **Schedule Due Date** to track your deadlines.
• How to Use the School Chat: Scroll down to the **School Communications & Messages** box on the Home feed (`index.php`), type your message to the academic community, and click **Send Message**.