What this product means for your school

The Promotion Formula Support Plan – CAPS (Combined School) is a structured support service where the OSM team configures and maintains your school’s promotion formulas for all DOE subjects (Grades R–12) within the d6 system.

This plan applies specifically to combined schools (Primary + High School) and ensures a consistent promotion formula setup across all phases.

It works together with the Curriculum Support Plan (CAPS) and cannot function independently. A CAPS curriculum preset must be active before promotion formulas can be correctly inserted. Without the CAPS preset in place, promotion formulas cannot be applied correctly.

What the OSM team does

When your school is on this plan, the OSM team will:

• Set up promotion formulas for all DOE subjects (Grades R–12).

• Configure the formulas in the system.

  My School > Curriculum > Subject Specific Formulas > Promotion Formulas

• Use the preset function on the formula page to apply CAPS-aligned formulas.

• Ensure all DOE subjects across all grades have correct promotion calculations.

This setup is only possible when:

• The CAPS curriculum preset is active, and

• Subjects are activated across all four terms (Term 1–4).

What this plan covers

• DOE subject promotion formula setup (Grades R–12)

• CAPS preset-based formula configuration

• System-based formula alignment using the preset function

Not included in this plan

• Non-DOE subject promotion formulas (school responsibility)

• Curriculum setup or changes

• Subject setup or allocation

• Calculation methods or decision guidelines

Non-DOE subjects and their promotion structures remain the school’s responsibility.

Important notes

• The preset button on the formula page only works when the CAPS curriculum setup is correctly completed.

• Any changes to the CAPS curriculum (especially weightings) may impact promotion formulas.

• If CAPS-aligned weightings are changed, promotion formulas must be reviewed and updated.

• This applies across all phases in a combined school (R–12).

For assistance, schools are welcome to contact osm@d6.co.za.

Frequently asked questions

I see tasks showing subjects without promotion formulas. What should I do?

Please email osm@d6.co.za so we can investigate and assist.

If I change task weightings outside CAPS, will it affect my promotion formula?

Yes. Any changes outside CAPS may impact promotion formulas. Please ensure formulas are updated accordingly, and reach out to us if you need support.

Why is the CAPS preset important for this plan?

The promotion formula system is fully dependent on the CAPS preset. Without it, formulas cannot be correctly applied.

Does this plan include non-DOE subjects?

No. Non-DOE subject promotion formulas are managed by the school.

Final note

This plan ensures that all DOE promotion formulas (Grades R–12) are correctly aligned to CAPS requirements, but it is fully dependent on the Curriculum Support Plan (CAPS) being active and correctly implemented.