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Description
Helix is an innovative cloud-based management system designed for secondary and composite schools across New Zealand. It consolidates various aspects of student management, including attendance tracking, assessment, NCEA reporting, scheduling, communication, and payment processing into a single, integrated platform, eliminating the inefficiencies caused by duplicated data entry and disconnected applications that hinder school administration. This comprehensive system provides leadership teams with real-time insights into student attendance, performance, and engagement; teachers can easily take attendance and view student records from any device; and caregivers have access to reports, attendance information, and payment options through the user-friendly Helix app. Furthermore, Helix ensures secure data sharing with over 200 external systems via API connections, such as Xero and Ezypay, enhancing its functionality. The platform is hosted in an ISO 27001 certified data center and meets the standards set by the Safer Technologies 4 Schools framework. Developed by MUSAC Ltd, Helix draws on over thirty years of experience in providing support to New Zealand educational institutions, ensuring it meets the unique needs of schools in the region. This system represents a significant leap forward in streamlining school management processes and improving overall efficiency.
Description
The team at the Office of School Support is dedicated to enhancing school attendance across the entire district. When students miss classes, it becomes challenging for them to be adequately prepared and engaged in their education. Higher attendance rates are linked to better academic performance and improved graduation statistics. The attendance team collaborates with schools, students, families, and partners from Ramsey County to take proactive measures when attendance issues first arise. It is crucial that parents or guardians inform the school each time their child is absent, as not all absences will be considered excused. To report an absence, it is necessary to either call the main office or submit a note detailing the reason for the absence in a clear manner. The process for attendance support within SPPS consists of three stages, becoming increasingly serious if a student continues to miss school. After a student accumulates three unexcused absences, an alert letter regarding attendance is sent home to the parents. Should the student incur further absences without a valid excuse, the school will initiate the intervention procedure, emphasizing the importance of consistent attendance and the collaborative effort to support every student's educational journey.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
No details available.
Integrations
No details available.
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
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Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
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Free Version
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Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
Yes
iPad App
No
Android App
Yes
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
Yes
iPad App
Yes
Android App
Yes
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
Yes
Vendor Details
Company Name
MUSAC Ltd
Country
New Zealand
Website
www.helixsms.co.nz
Vendor Details
Company Name
SPPS System
Country
United States
Website
www.spps.org/attendance
Product Features
Student Information System
Attendance Tracking
No
Class Registration
No
Class Schedule
No
Classroom Management
No
Electronic Assignments & Tests
No
Financial Aid Management
No
Gradebook
No
Higher Education
No
Online Payments
No
Parent Portal
No
Progress Reports
No
Product Features
School Management
Bookstore Management
No
Cafeteria Management
No
Curriculum Management
No
Facility Management
Yes
Financial Management
No
Higher Education
No
Housing Management
No
Independent / Private
No
K-12
No
Library Management
No
Online Calendar
Yes
Online Payments
Yes
Parent / Student Portal
No
Preschool
No
Reporting/Analytics
Yes
School District
Yes
Special Education
No
Vocational / Trade Schools
No