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Help — ClassPilot

Quick summary: ClassPilot helps you organize school life in one place: courses, lessons, assignments, tasks, exams, grades, documents, cards, and study logs.

Tip: Best first setup path: More → Courses → Add Course, then add lessons/work items and enable reminders for key deadlines.

Basics First: How to Use the App

• Tap actions: tap cards or rows to open details; use the plus button in the top-right to create new items; use filter chips to refine lists.
• Swipe actions: most list rows support quick Edit, Done/To Do, Pin/Unpin, or Delete actions.
• Menus: ellipsis buttons open contextual actions such as Share, Duplicate, Edit, Delete.
• Reordering: drag handles reorder items in reorder-enabled lists.
• Status flow: use To Do → In Progress → Done for assignments and tasks.
• Color coding: set consistent colors per subject for easier scanning and filtering.

Navigation and Paths

• Primary tabs: Dashboard, Planner, Work, Cards, More.
• More tab includes: Documents, Lessons, Courses, Grades, Teachers, Insights, Intelligence, Settings, Help.
• iPad layout: on regular width, use the left sidebar for Planner, Academics, Resources.

Dashboard

Path: Dashboard tab.

• Use dashboard cards for a quick summary of upcoming lessons, due work, and exams.
• Use quick actions to jump to key workflows faster.

Planner

Path: Planner tab.

• Day and week planning surfaces show schedule density, upcoming deadlines, and timeline events.
• Use the planner to review workload by date and open related items quickly.
• Timeline behavior is optimized for overlap handling so simultaneous events remain readable.

Work

Path: Work tab (Assignments, Tasks, Exams, Study, Lessons).

• Assignments: add/edit title, due date, type, priority, reminders, course, teacher.
• Tasks: lightweight tasks optimized for quick entry and completion.
• Exams: add date/time, type, weight, reminders, course/teacher.
• Study: log sessions, track notes, and keep focus history.
• Tip: use swipe actions for speed and edit sheets for full metadata updates.

Courses

Path: More → Courses.

• Create courses with code, color, credits, location, teachers, and notes.
• Use filter chips: Group, Sort, Teacher, Day, Credits, Color.
• Course Preview shows teacher, next lesson, assignments count, upcoming exams, attendance, credits.
• View Details shows attendance, lessons, assignments, tasks, tests, study sessions, documents.

Lessons

Path: More → Lessons.

• Track scheduled lesson items with location, teacher, notes, reminders, and course linkage.
• Use edit, duplicate, and delete actions to maintain your timetable quickly.

Documents

Path: More → Documents.

• Store links and files tied to courses, assignments, and exams.
• Supported flow: add web docs, import files, preview and open attachments in-app.

Grades

Path: More → Grades.

• Use weighted grade entries with score, max score, category, and course.
• Review overall weighted average, per-course averages, and use the what-if calculator.

Teachers

Path: More → Teachers.

• Manage instructor profiles and link them to courses and work items.

Insights

Path: More → Insights.

Purpose: turn school data into actionable trends.

1. Attendance: donut chart with Present, Late, Absent counts to detect instability.
2. Assignments Completion: donut chart with Completed, Pending, Overdue to prioritize focus.
3. Grade Distribution: bar chart (A/B/C/D/F buckets) to find performance clusters.
4. Per-Course Grades: bar chart of weighted course averages to prioritize weak courses.
5. Study Time Trend: line chart of study minutes by day (last 7 days) to check consistency.
6. Study Time by Course: bar chart of minutes per course to compare effort allocation.
7. Exams Timeline: horizontal bar chart of upcoming exams by days left for revision sequencing.
8. Weekly Schedule Heatmap: day grid showing Lessons and Assignments Due intensity to rebalance workload.
9. Course Load: dual bar chart showing Credits and Weekly Hours per course to detect mismatches.
10. Performance Over Time: line chart of grade percentage by date to track trends.

Best practice: check Insights weekly, then adjust Planner, Work, and Courses accordingly.

Reminders and Notifications

Path: More → Settings → Reminders.

• Set first and second reminder lead times (hours before due date/test).
• Per-item reminder toggle exists on assignment/task/exam forms.
• Marking an item Done clears reminders; switching back to To Do can re-schedule if enabled.
• Best practice: reserve reminders for high-priority items only.

Cards

Path: Cards tab.

• Create quick-access cards (ID, access, transit, etc.) with pinning and reorder support.

Widgets (Pro)

• Widgets are available on Pro and support home-screen placement with per-widget configuration.
• Widget types: Next Lesson, Today, Assignments, Exams, Course summaries.
• Widget setup: iOS Home Screen → Add Widget → ClassPilot → choose size/configuration.

Sync, Imports, Backup (Pro)

Path: More → Settings → Ecosystem.

• Calendar Sync: integrate with system calendar workflows.
• Import Tools: bring external school data into ClassPilot (LMS exports, Moodle, Google Classroom, Canvas, Microsoft Teams depending on plan).
• Import flow: choose source → preview/mapping → import → verify in Courses/Work.
• Backup & Restore: export and restore app data for migration and recovery.

Intelligence

Path: More → Intelligence.

• AI-assisted suggestions speed up repetitive planning choices (icons, colors, presentation style).
• Use Intelligence for consistent visual suggestions; you can edit any suggestion before saving.
• Best results come from clear item names (course title, assignment title) before requesting suggestions.

Settings

Path: More → Settings.

• Configure reminders lead times, appearance/theme/accent color, ecosystem tools, and subscription settings.
• Ecosystem tools include calendar sync, import tools, backup and restore.

Workflow Recommendations

1. Semester setup: create courses, assign teachers, set colors, add recurring lessons.
2. Deadline setup: add known exams early with weight and reminders.
3. Weekly planning: add assignments/tasks, set priority, update statuses daily.
4. Daily execution: use Work for quick actions; use Planner for time-based view.
5. Weekly review: check Insights and Grades, then rebalance next week.

Tips

• Use color coding consistently by subject to make filters and groups easier to scan.
• Use reminders on high-priority items only to reduce notification fatigue.
• Use task status actively: To Do → In Progress → Done for clearer workload visibility.
• Keep course metadata complete (teacher, location, credits) to improve summaries and navigation context.

Free vs Pro

Free limits: Courses 1, Teachers 2, Lessons 2, Assignments 2, Exams 2, Tasks 2, Cards 2, Documents 5, Reminders 1.

Free includes: full grade visibility, themes, widget preview.

Pro (paid): unlimited items, home widgets, expanded imports, backup/restore tools, advanced dashboard customization, advanced export/sharing, priority support.

Feature comparison

Getting Started

• Create your first course, add lessons and assignments, and pin a widget preview to see how ClassPilot fits your day.
• Upgrade to Pro when you need sync, advanced imports, widgets, and full backup/restore.

Direct excerpt from the help source

"ClassPilot helps you organize school life in one place: courses, lessons, assignments, tasks, exams, grades, documents, cards, and study logs."

"Best first setup path: More -> Courses -> Add Course, then add lessons/work items and enable reminders for key deadlines."

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App reference

ClassPilot - School PLanner is a focused planner for students and teachers that brings courses, lessons, assignments, exams and study tasks into one clean, reliable app.

Built for clarity and speed, ClassPilot helps you plan a semester, manage daily lessons, track grades, and stay on top of deadlines — whether you’re trying the app for free or running a full classroom workflow on Pro.

Core capabilities:

• Course management: create and organize courses with metadata (term, instructor, color, notes).
• Lesson planner: schedule lessons with start/end times, locations, and quick links to course materials.
• Assignments & exams: add assignments and exams with due dates, priorities, estimated effort, and status.
• Tasks & checklists: lightweight tasks with subtasks, priorities, and completion history.
• Grades: full grade visibility and gradebook per course with weighted categories and quick grade entry.
• Study cards: create flashcards for quick review and spaced practice.
• Documents & attachments: attach documents; preview and open files from the app.
• Reminders & notifications: set reminders for items and receive local notifications.
• Appearance & themes: choose light/dark and theme accents.
• Import options: import course data from standard LMS exports.
• Local backups: export and restore data.
• Dashboard: concise dashboard showing next lesson, upcoming deadlines, and quick actions.
• Security & privacy: iCloud sync for cross‑device continuity.
• Deep links & sharing: open specific lessons, assignments or courses from links and share summaries with classmates or teachers.
• Performance: timeline views optimized for smooth scrolling and clear event placement (day and week planners).

Extra Advanced Pro features:

• Home‑screen widgets: full home widgets (Next Lesson, Today, Assignments, Exams, Course) with multi‑instance support and per‑widget configuration.
• iCloud sync & background sync: automatic cross‑device sync and conflict resolution.
• Expanded imports: direct imports from MSTeams, Moodle, Google Classroom, Canvas.
• Dashboard customization: add, remove and rearrange dashboard modules and widgets.
• Calendar sync: two‑way calendar integration with system calendars and advanced sync options.
• Advanced exports & sharing: export full course packages, share read/write links, and bulk CSV/ICS export.
• Priority support & migration help: faster support and guided migration for schools and power users.

Usability & reliability:

• Deterministic day and week timeline rendering for clear, non‑overlapping event placement.
• Overlap resolution and columned event layout for readable schedules.
• Batched updates and efficient rendering to avoid visual artifacts and ghosting in timeline views.
• Test cases and diagnostics built into the app to reproduce and fix layout issues quickly.

* Free vs Pro — Feature comparison

Free:

• Courses: 1
• Teachers: 2
• Lessons: 2
• Assignments: 2
• Exams: 2
• Tasks: 2
• Cards: 2
• Documents: 5
• Reminders: 1
• Grade visibility: Full
• Appearance/themes: Included
• In‑app widget preview: Included
• Imports: LMS only
• Calendar sync: No
• iCloud sync: No
• Backup & restore: No
• Dashboard customization: No
• Intelligence access: Disabled

Pro

See the App Store for current pricing.

• Unlimited courses, teachers, lessons, assignments, exams, tasks, cards, documents
• Home‑screen widgets (multi‑instance, customizable)
• iCloud sync & background sync across devices
• Imports: MSTeams, Moodle, Google Classroom, Canvas
• Backup & restore, encrypted exports
• Dashboard customization and advanced widgets
• Calendar sync and advanced export/sharing options
• Priority support and migration assistance

Get started by creating your first course and lesson to see how ClassPilot maps your day; upgrade to Pro for endless and advanced functions and beautiful Home screen widgets!

Additional support reference

ClassPilot - School Planner Support page

Help — ClassPilot

Quick summary: ClassPilot helps you organize school life in one place: courses, lessons, assignments, tasks, exams, grades, documents, cards, and study logs.

Tip: Best first setup path: More → Courses → Add Course, then add lessons/work items and enable reminders for key deadlines.

Basics First: How to Use the App

• Tap actions: tap cards or rows to open details; use the plus button in the top-right to create new items; use filter chips to refine lists.
• Swipe actions: most list rows support quick Edit, Done/To Do, Pin/Unpin, or Delete actions.
• Menus: ellipsis buttons open contextual actions such as Share, Duplicate, Edit, Delete.
• Reordering: drag handles reorder items in reorder-enabled lists.
• Status flow: use To Do → In Progress → Done for assignments and tasks.
• Color coding: set consistent colors per subject for easier scanning and filtering.

Navigation and Paths

• Primary tabs: Dashboard, Planner, Work, Cards, More.
• More tab includes: Documents, Lessons, Courses, Grades, Teachers, Insights, Intelligence, Settings, Help.
• iPad layout: on regular width, use the left sidebar for Planner, Academics, Resources.

Dashboard

Path: Dashboard tab.

• Use dashboard cards for a quick summary of upcoming lessons, due work, and exams.
• Use quick actions to jump to key workflows faster.

Planner

Path: Planner tab.

• Day and week planning surfaces show schedule density, upcoming deadlines, and timeline events.
• Use the planner to review workload by date and open related items quickly.
• Timeline behavior is optimized for overlap handling so simultaneous events remain readable.

Work

Path: Work tab (Assignments, Tasks, Exams, Study, Lessons).

• Assignments: add/edit title, due date, type, priority, reminders, course, teacher.
• Tasks: lightweight tasks optimized for quick entry and completion.
• Exams: add date/time, type, weight, reminders, course/teacher.
• Study: log sessions, track notes, and keep focus history.
• Tip: use swipe actions for speed and edit sheets for full metadata updates.

Courses

Path: More → Courses.

• Create courses with code, color, credits, location, teachers, and notes.
• Use filter chips: Group, Sort, Teacher, Day, Credits, Color.
• Course Preview shows teacher, next lesson, assignments count, upcoming exams, attendance, credits.
• View Details shows attendance, lessons, assignments, tasks, tests, study sessions, documents.

Lessons

Path: More → Lessons.

• Track scheduled lesson items with location, teacher, notes, reminders, and course linkage.
• Use edit, duplicate, and delete actions to maintain your timetable quickly.

Documents

Path: More → Documents.

• Store links and files tied to courses, assignments, and exams.
• Supported flow: add web docs, import files, preview and open attachments in-app.

Grades

Path: More → Grades.

• Use weighted grade entries with score, max score, category, and course.
• Review overall weighted average, per-course averages, and use the what-if calculator.

Teachers

Path: More → Teachers.

• Manage instructor profiles and link them to courses and work items.

Insights

Path: More → Insights.

Purpose: turn school data into actionable trends.

1. Attendance: donut chart with Present, Late, Absent counts to detect instability.
2. Assignments Completion: donut chart with Completed, Pending, Overdue to prioritize focus.
3. Grade Distribution: bar chart (A/B/C/D/F buckets) to find performance clusters.
4. Per-Course Grades: bar chart of weighted course averages to prioritize weak courses.
5. Study Time Trend: line chart of study minutes by day (last 7 days) to check consistency.
6. Study Time by Course: bar chart of minutes per course to compare effort allocation.
7. Exams Timeline: horizontal bar chart of upcoming exams by days left for revision sequencing.
8. Weekly Schedule Heatmap: day grid showing Lessons and Assignments Due intensity to rebalance workload.
9. Course Load: dual bar chart showing Credits and Weekly Hours per course to detect mismatches.
10. Performance Over Time: line chart of grade percentage by date to track trends.

Best practice: check Insights weekly, then adjust Planner, Work, and Courses accordingly.

Reminders and Notifications

Path: More → Settings → Reminders.

• Set first and second reminder lead times (hours before due date/test).
• Per-item reminder toggle exists on assignment/task/exam forms.
• Marking an item Done clears reminders; switching back to To Do can re-schedule if enabled.
• Best practice: reserve reminders for high-priority items only.

Cards

Path: Cards tab.

• Create quick-access cards (ID, access, transit, etc.) with pinning and reorder support.

Widgets (Pro)

• Widgets are available on Pro and support home-screen placement with per-widget configuration.
• Widget types: Next Lesson, Today, Assignments, Exams, Course summaries.
• Widget setup: iOS Home Screen → Add Widget → ClassPilot → choose size/configuration.

Sync, Imports, Backup (Pro)

Path: More → Settings → Ecosystem.

• Calendar Sync: integrate with system calendar workflows.
• Import Tools: bring external school data into ClassPilot (LMS exports, Moodle, Google Classroom, Canvas, Microsoft Teams depending on plan).
• Import flow: choose source → preview/mapping → import → verify in Courses/Work.
• Backup & Restore: export and restore app data for migration and recovery.

Intelligence

Path: More → Intelligence.

• AI-assisted suggestions speed up repetitive planning choices (icons, colors, presentation style).
• Use Intelligence for consistent visual suggestions; you can edit any suggestion before saving.
• Best results come from clear item names (course title, assignment title) before requesting suggestions.

Settings

Path: More → Settings.

• Configure reminders lead times, appearance/theme/accent color, ecosystem tools, and subscription settings.
• Ecosystem tools include calendar sync, import tools, backup and restore.

Workflow Recommendations

1. Semester setup: create courses, assign teachers, set colors, add recurring lessons.
2. Deadline setup: add known exams early with weight and reminders.
3. Weekly planning: add assignments/tasks, set priority, update statuses daily.
4. Daily execution: use Work for quick actions; use Planner for time-based view.
5. Weekly review: check Insights and Grades, then rebalance next week.

Tips

• Use color coding consistently by subject to make filters and groups easier to scan.
• Use reminders on high-priority items only to reduce notification fatigue.
• Use task status actively: To Do → In Progress → Done for clearer workload visibility.
• Keep course metadata complete (teacher, location, credits) to improve summaries and navigation context.

Free vs Pro

Free limits: Courses 1, Teachers 2, Lessons 2, Assignments 2, Exams 2, Tasks 2, Cards 2, Documents 5, Reminders 1.

Free includes: full grade visibility, themes, widget preview.

Pro (paid): unlimited items, home widgets, expanded imports, backup/restore tools, advanced dashboard customization, advanced export/sharing, priority support.

Feature comparison

Getting Started

• Create your first course, add lessons and assignments, and pin a widget preview to see how ClassPilot fits your day.
• Upgrade to Pro when you need sync, advanced imports, widgets, and full backup/restore.

Direct excerpt from the help source

"ClassPilot helps you organize school life in one place: courses, lessons, assignments, tasks, exams, grades, documents, cards, and study logs."

"Best first setup path: More -> Courses -> Add Course, then add lessons/work items and enable reminders for key deadlines."

Useful Links

• ClassPilot Features Website
• ClassPilot Privacy Policy
• ClassPilot Support Page
• ClassPilot Help Page