Section $1$: $$System or Application Overview and Requirements Document

Development Model

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Overview

The development model chosen for the School Management System is the System Development Life Cycle $($SDLC$).$ SDLC is a structured framework that includes a series of defined phases to ensure the successful design, development, and deployment of a system. The phases typically include planning, analysis, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance.

The development model chosen for the School Management System is the System Development Life Cycle $($SDLC$).$ SDLC is a structured framework that includes a series of defined phases to ensure the successful design, development, and deployment of a system. The phases typically include planning, analysis, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance.

Suitability for the Project

SDLC is suitable for the School Management System due to its structured and systematic approach. The model ensures thorough planning and analysis, which are critical for understanding the complex requirements of a school system. Additionally, the emphasis on testing and maintenance ensures the final application will be robust, secure$,$ and scalable, addressing both current needs and future growth.

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Project Overview

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When is it Due?

The project timeline includes a development phase spanning six months, with periodic reviews at key milestones. Deployment is planned for the beginning of the next academic year to align with the school$$s operational schedule.

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What Does the Customer Want It to Do$?$

The customer requires a system that enhances operational efficiency and improves stakeholder communication. It should:

Simplify administrative processes like recordkeeping, scheduling, and reporting.

Provide a centralized platform for student performance tracking.

Facilitate seamless communication among parents, teachers, and administrators.

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What System Are You Working With, and What Are You Anticipating Working For?

The system being developed is a School Management System designed to address administrative and educational challenges in schools. It is anticipated to work for educational institutions that need centralized and automated processes for managing student information, attendance, grades, and communication between stakeholders.

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What Might Be Some of the Elements of the Project?

Key elements of the project include:

A database for managing student and staff information.

Role$-$based access controls for teachers, administrators, and parents.

A communication module for notifications and messaging.

Reporting tools for attendance, grades, and performance analytics.

Integration with existing IT infrastructure, such as school servers or cloud systems.

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Is It Suitable for the Organization in Which You$$re Working?

Yes, the School Management System is highly suitable for schools, as it directly addresses the common pain points in managing educational and administrative tasks. It is flexible enough to adapt to various school sizes and complies with relevant educational standards and privacy regulations.

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What Is the Application's Capability?

The application is capable of:

Automating administrative processes such as scheduling, reporting, and record management.

Enhancing communication between teachers, students, and parents.

Providing real$-$time access to student performance and attendance records.

Ensuring data security and scalability to accommodate growing user bases.

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Who Is the Intended User and Stakeholder?

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Intended Users:

Teachers: To manage grades, attendance, and schedules. Students: To access academic records, schedules, and assignments. Parents: To view their child$$s performance and communicate with teachers. Administrators: To oversee school operations and manage user permissions.

Stakeholders:

School Board: Interested in overall system functionality and compliance with educational standards. IT Department: Responsible for maintaining the system. School Staff: Rely on the system for daily operational efficiency.

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Use a Visio Software application to develop the design employing the following computer$-$aided software engineering $($CASE$)$ modeling tools for your:

Mock$-$up or storyboard of the high$-$level user interface screens

Choose two of the following to complete along with your mock$-$up or storyboard:

Use case to represent the application as a whole.

Functional decomposition diagram that shows all of the functions that the system or application will support.

Entity$-$relationship $($E$-$R$),$ data flow diagram $($DF$),$ or class diagram that effectively represents the data that are required for your application or system.

Sequence diagram to represent the timing of various activities within the application or system.