Class Scheduling System for Tikur Anbessa Senior Secondary School

Abstract

Tikur Anbessa Senior Secondary School’s class scheduling system is based on a backward manual data processing system. This manual data processing system has created many problems like: data redundancy, inconsistency and problem of sharing; assignment of an instructor to different classes at the same time; assignment of the same class room for two or more classes; and lack of information on free class room and lab. The main objective of this project is to analyze the existing classes and exam scheduling and design, implement a new and better automated information system. The Tikur Anbessa Senior Secondary School’s scheduling system, focuses on assigning room and instructors to different sections and the network design and implementation. In relation to the methodology, the tools applied include: interview, self administered questionnaire, observation; and development of program tools. The primary tools used are grouping similar tasks WBS (work break down structure) and decomposition technique. Using these tools we divided a software project in to different phases. The software project schedule is proposal according to the arrangement of the phase; and the tools comprise: SQL -for implementation; WORD - for documentation part; and C# or PHP TO WRITE THE CODE. It is hoped that the thesis will have a beneficial impact in the academic environment in terms of affording: insight into the systems nature of school scheduling, in particular into the role and importance of variables involving time, and opportunities for, and justification of, improvements to schedules, through time pattern analysis. We also believe that it is time to realize the need for modern information system and work towards making the most of it. The decision to have one as soon as possible will determine the schools future success.