Alma reduces time spent on routine administrative work

Alma solves this problem by reducing the steps required for common SIS tasks. Teachers and staff can complete routine work faster, with less time spent navigating or managing software.

“Every SIS should be this easy and straightforward. The team at Alma is extraordinary, and the product is easy to use and efficient.”Jean-philippe F., Director of Technology

A faster attendance workflow in Alma.

Alma makes grading easier for teachers

Alma makes grading easier with a clear gradebook that supports both traditional and standards-based approaches. Teachers can enter grades, review work, and understand student progress without fighting the system.

“Our school has tried several solutions for grading and record keeping, and Alma is by far the best we have encountered. Alma is user-friendly and significantly reduces administrative effort.”Ashley P., Secondary School Principal

Alma creates report cards that reflect the school

Alma solves the report card mismatch by letting schools configure report cards around their actual programs and grading practices. Schools can present progress professionally without forcing their instructional model into a rigid template.

“As a unique and innovative school, we have been able to customize the platform to fit our needs, from proficiency grading and report cards to internal reports and external messaging.”John L., Instruction

Another school leader put the time savings plainly: “The report cards are excellent and have saved us so much time.”

Alma simplifies attendance tracking

Alma simplifies attendance by giving staff a fast way to record status, see where students are, and spot patterns that need attention. The result is less daily administration and more reliable attendance data.

“Attendance is the best! Tracking our student body is simple.”Christine H., Operations

Alma brings student records into one connected system

Alma solves scattered student records by bringing the information schools use every day into one connected system. Staff no longer have to search across paper files, shared drives, spreadsheets, and standalone tools to find the current record.

“Before Alma, many of our files were stored in separate places, including paper files, Google Drive, and Dropbox. Alma brought that information together in one system and increased staff efficiency.”Donna A., School Administrator

Alma puts student information within easy reach

Alma gives authorized staff quick access to grades, attendance, schedules, contacts, incident information, and other student data. Teachers, administrators, and support teams can get the answers they need without chasing information across systems.

“I was able to have easier access to students' information. I was also able to keep track of data such as attendance, grades, and incident reports.”Kelsey T., Student Engagement Specialist

Alma makes reporting accessible without specialized expertise

Alma solves the reporting bottleneck with built-in reports and flexible data tools that more staff members can use. Schools can find, organize, and act on information without routing every question through one technical expert.

“The Spreadsheet Data Editor is a great feature that makes a lot of tasks easier.”Mike O., Technology

Flexible reporting tools in action.

Alma makes state reporting more manageable

Alma makes state reporting more manageable by combining purpose-built reporting tools with people who understand changing requirements. Schools spend less time scrambling to prepare, validate, and submit required data.

“We have reduced printing costs, improved communication with parents, and successfully submitted our PIMS state reports.”Kenneth J., Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Alma connects family communication to the student record

Alma solves fragmented family communication by keeping parent and student messages close to the student record and the school's daily work. Updates are easier to send, track, and understand in context.

“Excellent communication among administrators, staff, and school families.”Sarah G., Registrar

Family communication connected to student information.

Alma gives families a clearer view of student progress

Alma gives parents and students access to current grades, assignments, attendance, report cards, and other information their school makes available. Families can understand progress without waiting for a conference or interrupting teachers for routine updates.

“Students and parents have access to their current grades and missing assignments without having to ask teachers during class time.”Gary K., Permanent Substitute Teacher

Alma keeps staff communication connected to context

Alma improves staff communication by connecting messages to the right students and information. Teachers, administrators, students, and families can communicate from the same platform instead of piecing context together across separate tools.

“Alma offers great tools for communication, saving information, and staying connected with parents, students, and coworkers.”Francys H., Academic Secretary

Alma makes switching systems less risky

Alma reduces the risk of changing systems with a guided implementation process and responsive ongoing support. Schools get help moving data, preparing staff, and working through the transition instead of being left to manage the change alone.

“The transition from a different system was smooth. Support has been helpful, our teachers are happy with the system, and families have responded well.”Camrynne S., Operations

Alma makes staff training easier

Alma solves the training burden with an interface that is easier to learn and easier to teach. More staff members can use the SIS confidently without requiring constant help from a small group of experts.

“Overall easy to use, and easy to train others on.”Naveen K., Registrar

Alma gives schools responsive, knowledgeable support

Alma solves slow, frustrating support by giving schools access to responsive people who understand the product and the work schools are trying to complete. That matters most during grading deadlines, enrollment, and state reporting.

“The resources provided are clear and helpful, and support staff are more responsive than any other product or service I have experienced.”Ryan P., Principal

Alma adapts to the school, not the other way around

Alma solves the rigidity of one-size-fits-all systems by adapting to a school's grading practices, calendars, reports, workflows, and programs. Schools can configure the platform around real needs instead of changing how they work to satisfy the software.

“Alma has been flexible and supportive of our school's unique needs.”Catherine K., School Administrator