- School2000 is a truly integrated system with a single database and a single EXE program
- It is installed in half a day and new versions if any, can be upgraded in few minutes over the Internet
- Data can be imported/exported from/to CMIS/SIMS and others who provide import/export facility
- School2000 is maintained/upgraded over the Internet, reducing response time, delays and cost
- It works 24 hours/day and 7 days/week, without breaks or holidays
- It brings parents into the equation, even those who don't speak English
- Parents are kept in the picture over Internet, Telephones, Email and Text
- Timely information avoids disappointment. Patent satisfaction increases
- School2000
is affordable and is available for sale, rent and can be paid for by
parent subscription
School2000
delivers the latest technology in an easy to use fashion. It is intuitive.
Those familiar with windows can pick it up easily. School2000 harnesses
the latest technologies to deliver up-to-date and timely information to
teachers, parents and students, with minimum human/manual intervention/resources.
No other product or company in the world integrate so many features/technology/devices.
School2000 can also maintain/upgrade the servers in schools over
the Internet, which reduces delays, travel and cost. School2000 can
be expanded to include Accounts, Canteen management, Maintenance, Assets
management etc. We would be pleased to design/implement new modules that
are useful to schools, if they are not already there. We welcome changes/improvement
to School2000 so it adapts to changing requirements. We believe that
software must adapt to the changing needs of schools/management, else it
becomes obsolete from the day it is sold. Click on references
to see what schools think of School2000 and our support
Salient
features
Teachers can enter,
edit and review attendance, grades, merits, concerns, homework and messages,
as well as manage reports/assessment on any networked PC, Palm2000
or Pocket-PC. They can mix and match the devices to suit their specific
requirement
School2000 uses networked PCs, Laptops and pocket PCs to enter data and analyse them. School can install a client version of School2000 to give authorised users full access. This is quite and advantage as teaches and staff can use School2000 to manage their affairs. We also offer an Intranet which allows teachers to enter and manage attendance using a web address (without needing to install the School2000 client)
3"
x 4" Palm2000
Palm2000 is an off-line device. This means that it works without
any network or Internet access. It stores its own program & database,
and synchronises/exchanges data with School2000 over a cable, cradle
or infrared reader. It can therefore be used in playgrounds or during field
trips. Palm2000 exchanges data with School2000 server, in
both directions. Reasons entered by parents for their children
being late/absent over the Internet/telephone is download into Palm2000
when it is synchronised.
3"
x 4"
Pocket
PC
Pocket-PCs work much the same way as Palm2000s. Where wireless communication
is required, the school must be provide wireless network. Pocket-PCs will
work only within the wireless range. It will not work in the playgrounds
and during field trips where there is no wireless access
Where teachers use Laptops for their work, they need not consider Palm2000s
or Pocket-PCs
Servers
- School2000 is programmed efficiently
- It does not need expensive servers
- It only requires
an Internet enabled PC with the following minimum capabilities for a
server
- Pentium IV processor
- 1GB RAM
- 15GB Free disc space
- Windows 2000 or XP with the latest updates
Attendance
Schools
that prefer to use mark and submit can continue to do so. School2000
prints attendance forms on any windows printer. This is similar to the OMR
(Pink sheets) used by SIMS. Please ask for a sample attendance form. School2000
uses standard/plain A4 white paper (saving cost, easy to obtain). The current/latest
student list is printed and stored/used until the student list changed.
There is no need to enter the control number, as the forms is automatically
recognised by School2000. Teachers simply mark students absent/late
using a black felt pin. The attendance sheet automatically updates School2000
when it is scanned received as a fax, received as an Email attachment
Teachers can also mark/review attendance on Palm2000, Tablet-PCs,
Pocket-PC and networked/Internet PC. Where Palm2000s are used, attendance
can be marked offsite, in play grounds. PE teachers and other offsite trainers/educators
can also mark attendance and fax it. Wireless Pocket-PCs can be used by
teachers in schools where there is wireless access, if congestion is not
a problem
Grades and Assessment
Grades
are entered and managed on the School2000 PC, Laptops, Tablet-PCs
or Pocket PCs that are networked to the School2000 server. Grades
can also be entered/edited on Palm2000s. School2000 allows
up to 10 grade-types (each with its own list of grades) to be entered, so
schools can continue with their existing procedures. Interim, Final and
other assessment reports are compiled/printed, optionally sent by Email/Faxed
by School2000, reducing administrative workload/delays/errors/omissions.
Assessment reports are prepared using data from stored information. Sample
reports and other supporting documents can be downloaded from http://www.school2000.co.uk/reports.htm
Parent Communications
Parents can access theirs children's attendance, grades, assessments, merits,
concerns, homework and timetable
Parents/guardians can access/print their children's attendance,
grades and teacher's notes on the Internet. Each parent must enter their
unique user code and pin code. These will be issued from the school.Parent can communicate in English and up to 30 European, Asian and African languages. SMS messages
are in English since they do not work in foreign languages. Sample reports
and other supporting documents can be downloaded from http://www.school2000.co.uk/reports.htm
Parents can also view (and listen to) their children's homework and teachers'
comments over telephone. Homework and Voice-messages are also sent to parents
as Email attachments
Parents/guardians who don't want/like/have/use Internet access can listen to their children's attendance and grades as a voice message over telephones and mobile phones, in their preferred language. For this service, schools must install a Telecall2000. Up to four telephone lines are supported. In some cases, specially for primary schools, where affordability becomes a factor, schools could use the telephone services provided by School2000. We charge 5p for each telephone call parents make, and 10p for each call School2000 makes
At
present one of the staff members telephone parents and deliver data-protected
information to those who answer the telephone call, without being able
to positively verify them. School2000 verifies the parents by their
user code and pin code before delivering any information. If the called
person is not able to provide user code/pin code identification, a polite
message is left asking parents to dial the voice-message service and to
have their user code/pin code ready when they do
Parents/guardians, if they wish to, may be automatically alerted on their Mobile phones, when their children are late/absent or when teachers enter grades/merits/concerns/notes
The school must pay 10p for each SMS alert that is delivered. Voice message delivery over telephones and Email are options. Alerts are a convenient way to keep parents informed. Parents may also prefer to receive this information without having to speak to someone from the school, which some find intimidating. They would like to have a chance to speak to their children before engaging the school
The
school can deliver reports to parents/guardians by Email (as attachments),
by Fax or print them. Sample
reports and other supporting documents can be downloaded from http://www.school2000.co.uk/reports.htm.
The reports that schools, teachers, students and parents require are probably
already there. For example when there is a change in the timetable, School2000
can automatically deliver the new timetable (high lighting the changes)
by Email to teachers, staff, students and teachers.
If additional reports that are useful are required, we are prepared to
design/install them. All we need is the report in Excel in A4 and screen
format. We usually take a week to do this, whilst others take months/years
if they do it at all
New
Modules
School2000 is constantly improving the product, adding modules/features and increasing the level of integration. Using different modules from different manufacturers/suppliers is difficult as both may have to involved to fix problems. This often causes delays and disputes. School2000 understands this and offers to install modules/features that is does not have, working with partner schools, who get the module free. Recently added modules are
- Every Child matters
- Persistent Absenteeism
Bar code identification
Students, teachers, assets and items sold in the canteen can be machine-identified and integrated to School2000. Barcode products/technology is affordable. Barcodes can be printed on any Windows printer using sticky labels. Student ID cards can also be printed and laminated. When students loose their Barcode ID cards, a replacement card can be printed within a minute and issued quickly. The damaged/lost card can be rendered void. Barcodes can be used in the following
1 Book and student
identification in Libraries
2 Attendance
3 Maintenance management
4 Asset monitoring
5 Canteen2000
Fingerprint identification
This is a technology that is getting popular and is being increasingly used in schools. Although the DfES have informed schools they can enroll student fingerprint without parent consent, we strongly recommend schools to get pupil's and parent's consent before enrolling. We've also included other methods of identification like bar code readers, RFID for the pupils, who doesn't want their fingerprint taken. Many schools already use it in libraries and canteens, and some have started using this for attendance. The advantages are obvious. There is no ID card to loose/forget. Proxying is impossible. Fingerprint identification can be integrated with access control so only authorised students/teachers are given access to rooms/labs etc. It is also affordable.
RFID
Radio-Frequency Identification can be used to track people and assets. The identification range can be from a few inches to several hundred feet. RFID tags can be imbedded in cards, keys etc. The advantage is the RDIF tags need not be presented. They are read even if they are in the pockets/wallets. When used with assets (specially expensive items such as computers, laboratory equipment), alarms are raised automatically when tagged assets are taken out of their designated placed without prior permission. RFID can also be used to locate students/teachers in the school
Partner Schools
We welcome improvements and suggestions from consultants, teachers and schools. These can be in the form of suggestions and now modules/features. We offer credits which schools can use to purchase modules from School2000 or other suppliers. Click Partner Schools for further information
Consultants
We wish to work with
consultants who can promote School2000 in the UK and other countries
Please contact Dr Ebby Sargunar if you are interested at Ebby@School2000.co.uk