Categories are used to group violation and recognition reasons into levels. A standard set of categories is supplied when you start using the system. You can create, edit, or delete your own categories. Make sure the Disciplinary Head and Accumulated Totals have been set up by your School System Administrator before proceeding.

My School > Code of Conduct > Categories

Understanding categories

• Categories group the actual disciplinary violations or recognitions, not the violations themselves. For example, create a category called Academic, then later create a recognition for Good academic performance throughout the term within that category.

• Filter the display using the All Categories drop-down to show All categories, Recognitions only, or Violations only.

• The number of reasons linked to each category is displayed on the right.

How do I create a new category?

1. Click the Create a Category button.

2. Enter the category name in both Afrikaans and English.

3. Select whether it is a Violation or Recognition category.

4. Click Save.

How do I edit a category?

1. Click the radio button next to the category and click Edit, or click the edit button next to the category name.

2. Make the required changes (e.g., correct spelling) and click Save.

How do I delete a category?

1. Click the radio button next to the category and click Delete.

2. Click Yes to confirm. Important: Once a category and all its linked reasons are deleted, this cannot be undone or restored.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a category and a conduct reason?

A category is a group or level (e.g., Academic, General). A conduct reason is the specific violation or recognition within that category (e.g., Disruptive behaviour, Excellent sportsmanship). Categories must be created before conduct reasons.

Can I delete a category that has conduct reasons linked to it?

Yes, but the deletion is permanent and will remove both the category and all its linked conduct reasons. This cannot be reversed. Confirm that no active learner records rely on the category before deleting.

Who needs to be set up before I can use Categories?

The Disciplinary Head and Accumulated Totals settings must be configured by the School System Administrator before Categories can be used effectively.