Teacher Guide

Complete guide for teachers using Klasstra to manage classes, grades, and student communication.

Teacher Features

Class Management

Manage your classes and student enrollment

  • View class rosters and student information
  • Manage student enrollment
  • Track student progress
  • Communicate with students and parents

Course Management

Create and manage your courses and curriculum

  • Create course content and materials
  • Set up assignments and assessments
  • Manage course schedules
  • Track course progress

Grade Management

Enter and manage student grades and assessments

  • Enter grades for assignments and tests
  • Calculate final grades
  • Generate grade reports
  • Track student performance trends

Attendance Tracking

Track and manage student attendance

  • Mark daily attendance
  • View attendance reports
  • Track attendance patterns
  • Generate attendance summaries

Communication

Communicate with students, parents, and colleagues

  • Send messages to students and parents
  • Post announcements
  • Schedule parent meetings
  • Collaborate with other teachers

Reports & Analytics

Generate reports and analyze student performance

  • Create custom reports
  • View student performance analytics
  • Export data for analysis
  • Track learning outcomes

Getting Started

1

Access Your Teacher Dashboard

Log in and navigate to your teacher dashboard

  1. 1Go to your institution's Klasstra login page
  2. 2Enter your teacher credentials
  3. 3Click on "Teacher Dashboard"
  4. 4Familiarize yourself with the dashboard layout
2

Set Up Your Profile

Complete your teacher profile and preferences

  1. 1Click on your profile picture in the top right
  2. 2Select "Edit Profile"
  3. 3Update your personal information
  4. 4Set your notification preferences
  5. 5Upload a profile picture
3

View Your Classes

Access and review your assigned classes

  1. 1Navigate to "My Classes" from the dashboard
  2. 2Review your class roster for each course
  3. 3Check class schedules and room assignments
  4. 4Review student information and contact details
4

Configure Your Preferences

Set up your teaching preferences and settings

  1. 1Go to "Settings" → "Teacher Preferences"
  2. 2Set your grading scale and policies
  3. 3Configure attendance marking preferences
  4. 4Set up communication preferences

Daily Tasks

1

Mark Attendance

Daily

Record daily attendance for your classes

  1. 1Go to "Attendance" → "Mark Attendance"
  2. 2Select the class and date
  3. 3Mark each student as Present, Absent, or Late
  4. 4Add notes for any special circumstances
  5. 5Save the attendance record
2

Enter Grades

As needed

Enter grades for assignments and assessments

  1. 1Navigate to "Grades" → "Enter Grades"
  2. 2Select the assignment or assessment
  3. 3Enter grades for each student
  4. 4Add comments if needed
  5. 5Save the grades
3

Check Messages

Daily

Review and respond to messages from students and parents

  1. 1Go to "Messages" from the dashboard
  2. 2Review new messages and notifications
  3. 3Respond to student and parent inquiries
  4. 4Send announcements to your classes
4

Update Course Content

Weekly

Add new materials and assignments to your courses

  1. 1Navigate to "Courses" → "My Courses"
  2. 2Select the course to update
  3. 3Add new assignments or materials
  4. 4Update course announcements
  5. 5Review and publish changes

Best Practices

Classroom Management

  • Keep student information up to date
  • Use consistent grading practices
  • Mark attendance promptly
  • Communicate regularly with parents

Grade Management

  • Enter grades promptly after assessments
  • Use clear grading rubrics
  • Provide constructive feedback
  • Track student progress over time

Communication

  • Respond to messages within 24 hours
  • Use clear and professional language
  • Keep parents informed of student progress
  • Document important communications

Data Management

  • Backup important course materials
  • Keep records organized and accessible
  • Follow data privacy guidelines
  • Regularly review and update information

Quick Reference

Keyboard Shortcuts

  • • Ctrl + S: Save changes
  • • Ctrl + N: New assignment
  • • Ctrl + M: Mark attendance
  • • Ctrl + G: Enter grades

Common Actions

  • • View class roster
  • • Mark attendance
  • • Enter grades
  • • Send messages

Support Resources

  • • Teacher training videos
  • • User manual
  • • Technical support
  • • Peer support forum

Common Issues & Solutions

Can't access my classes

Check with your administrator to ensure you're assigned to the correct classes.

View troubleshooting guide →

Grades not saving

Ensure you have the correct permissions and try refreshing the page.

View troubleshooting guide →

Messages not sending

Check your internet connection and verify recipient email addresses.

View troubleshooting guide →

Ready to Get Started?

Now that you understand the teacher features, explore other user guides.

Student GuideParent GuideAdministrator Guide