Sweet Haven Schools had to deal with a lot of paperwork, such as report cards, attendance sheets, and financial records. Teachers spend countless hours manually calculating grades, and parents would wait for their children’s results. Something had to change.
In 2015, Sweet Haven School was introduced to SAFSIMS and started using it to handle its day-to-day operations. Fast forward nine years and Sweet Haven School is still using SAFSIMS. But why? Let’s dive into their story and uncover the reasons behind this long-lasting partnership.
From Days to Hours of Computing Results
Remember the days when getting your report card felt like waiting for Christmas? Sweet Haven certainly does. Before SAFSIMS, preparing report cards was a herculean task.
“It used to take us two to three days to compile results, do the calculations, and prepare report cards,” recalls Abdulrasheed Olarewaju, an administrator at Sweet Haven. “Now, with SAFSIMS, we can do it all in just one to two hours!”
That’s not just a minor improvement. It’s a game-changer. Imagine going from spending your entire weekend crunching numbers to wrapping it all up before lunch. That kind of time-saving makes teachers want to do a happy dance.
Access Anytime, Anywhere
Gone are the days of lugging around heavy books filled with student records. With SAFSIMS, the staff of Sweet Haven Schools can access information from anywhere, at any time.
“You can be anywhere with your phone,” Abdulrasheed explains. “Sometimes some will just be somewhere else and then they are asked to upload something, and all they have to do is snap and upload. So, it makes it easier. We are not going around with books, you can upload information wherever you are and we get it.”
This flexibility has been a lifesaver for teachers who can now input grades from the comfort of their homes or even while on vacation. No more rushing back to school just to update a single student’s record!
Ease of Adoption for New Teachers
Getting new teachers up to speed with school systems can be a nightmare. But Sweet Haven Schools has found that SAFSIMS makes this process a breeze.
“It’s very easy for them to use,” Abdulrasheed says about new teachers learning the system. “All we need to do is create the ID for them and then give them a brief on how to go about it. You see them getting familiar with the platform. So, it’s very smooth.”
New teachers are navigating SAFSIMS like pros. This quick adoption means less time training and more time teaching – a win-win for everyone involved.
The Numbers Don’t Lie about Time Savings
Let’s break down the numbers:
- Before SAFSIMS: 2-3 days for result compilation
- With SAFSIMS: 1-2 hours for result compilation
That’s a time reduction of up to 96%. Imagine what the staff of Sweet Haven Schools can do with all that extra time. More one-on-one student attention? Improved lesson planning? Finally finishing that book they’ve been trying to read for months? The possibilities are endless.
The Verdict
After nine years, Sweet Haven Schools remains committed to SAFSIMS for several key reasons:
- Time savings in result compilation and management
- Easy access to result data from anywhere
- Quick adoption by new staff members
- Continuous improvements and updates to the system
- Potential for integration with cutting-edge technologies like AI
As Sweet Haven looks to the future, they’re not just sticking with SAFSIMS—they’re evolving with it. Abdulrasheed sums it up best: “Generally everything is fine.”
And there you have it – the story of why Sweet Haven Schools and SAFSIMS have been going steady for nine years. As Sweet Haven continues to grow and change, one thing remains constant: their trust in SAFSIMS to help them navigate modern education.
