How-to Articles
Here you'll find instruction for virtually any screen in your Akada database.
104 articles
How can I enroll individual or multiple students into a class in Akada?Student Enrollment For Modern Interface Users
Modern Staff PageAn overview of the Modern Staff Page in Akada, detailing how to manage personnel data, teaching schedules, and public-facing profiles.
Akada Settings OverviewThis article gives a brief description of each page found in the Akada settings menu and links the reader to step-by-step instructions.
School Info
Adding Your Studio LogoTrying to upload your logo? This is the article for you.
Report Notes
Email Setup and Best Practices in AkadaLearn how to set up email in Akada and the best practices for reliable delivery and communication
Email Notes
School Defaults
Account Defaults
Student Defaults
Class Defaults
DiscountsDiscounts setup page
Tuition Set-upLearn how to set up and manage tuition in Akada using class count, time, flat rates, or manual entry with flexible billing options.
Groups
Charge Codes
Users and Passwords
School Policies
Customer Access Settings – General Settings
Customer Access Settings – Create Account Settings
Customer Access Settings – Existing Account Settings
Adding a New Account and Student
Account Info Screen OverviewView and manage customer account details—contacts, payments, students, notes, statements, discounts, groups, and more.
Account Information
Account DetailsLearn how to update contact info, billing settings, and view account status, source, and fees in Akada’s Account Details screen.
Account Contacts
Account Transactions Screen
Student Information - OverviewLegacy View Student Information Page Overview
Student Information - Billing Summary
Student Information - Classes
Student Information - Group Codes
Student Information - Notes
Student Information - Medical
Student Information - Skills
Student Information - History
Student Information- Class Card
Student Information - Performances
Student Information - Attendance
Student Information - Student Documents
Modern Account Information Page OverviewMastering the Modern Account Information Page
Modern Student Information Page OverviewMaster the Modern Interfacing Student Information Page
Adding a ClassHere you'll learn to add classes to your Akada database.
Class List Screen
Class Info - Charge/Credit Class
Class Information - Attendance
Class Information Screen - Overview
Class Information - Details
Class Information - Waitlisted
Class Information - Recitals
Class Information - Enrollment
Class Information - Requirements
Student Information- Contacts
Modern Class OverviewLearn how to navigate the Class Information screen to manage enrollments, send messages, upload materials, and track student requirements.
Charges & Payments
Articles here will help you setup and bill your customers.
Posting Tuition Charges
Posting Late Fees
Entering Refunds
Entering Charges & Payments for a Single Account
Applying Payments
Recital Scheduling & Organization
These articles will help you with everything related to Recital Management in Akada.
Recitals - Reports
Recitals - Current Recitals
Recitals - Recital Participation
Recitals - Rehearsal and Picture Dates
Recitals - Scheduling a Recital
Recitals - Adding a Recital
Costume Managemnt & Ordering
Everything you need to know for setting up, assigning, ordering, and distributing your costumes.
Adding a Costume Vendor
Adding or Editing Costumes
Entering Student Measurements
Assigning Costumes
Editing Costume Sizes
Posting Costume Charges
Costume Reports
Costumes - OverviewCostume Management