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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 

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Integrations

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Pricing Details

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Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

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Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

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 

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