====== Bulk Loading ======
This page is an expansion of the bulk load process from the [[admin:spreadsheet_file_format|Spreadsheet File Formats]] page.

The basic rules and guidelines of bulk loading will be referenced here. Make sure to read this page carefully to avoid creating inaccurate information in your database.
===== Blank Spreadsheet with Column Headers =====
{{ :admin:sample_load_file.xlsx |}}
===== Transferring Student Spreadsheet Data to Silent Dismissal =====
  - From an administrator account, click on **STUDENTS** at the top of the page. You should see a dropdown menu. Click on **BULK LOAD**. This will direct you to a webpage with an empty textbox.
  - **__NOTE__:** //This step is crucial to correctly bulk load data//.  At the top of this page, click on "Use Data Set" from the drop-down menu labeld "Class Assignment"
  - Using your spreadsheet containing account data, select the columns & rows for each student that must be created, __**including cells that were left blank**__ during data input as they will serve as a placeholder.
  - Copy & paste your selection from the spreadsheet into the textbox on the page. Remember to review your entry to avoid errors in transfer.
  - After verifying this data is correct, click on the “Submit” button below the textbox.
  - Review your student records by selecting **STUDENTS** / **LIST** from the navigation bar at the top of the page, and click on "Unassigned" above the table; this will display any students that were not assigned to a classroom roster