Built a Python School Management System – What Features Should I Add Next?
Archived 3 months ago
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Dev-Paul
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I’ve been building a Python-based School Management System using OOP principles, and I’d love your feedback on possible improvements and features that would make it more useful in real-world schools.
✅ Current Features
🔐 Multi-Role Authentication
Supports Students, Teachers, and Administrators
All accounts use secure bcrypt password hashing
👨🎓 Student Portal
View grades and payment history
Make school fee payments (auto-calculates balances)
Track attendance records
Enroll in and manage subjects
👩🏫 Teacher Dashboard
Assign grades to students
Record attendance with timestamps
Manage student subject enrollments
Update and track salary information
🛡️ Admin Tools
Full system oversight with user management
Automated fee enforcement (removing or restricting defaulters)
Bulk operations across student/teacher records
📝 Interactive Quiz Module
Covers Math, English, Chemistry, Physics, and Biology
Only available to enrolled students with cleared fees
Automated scoring and detailed result storage
⚙️ Technical Implementation
Python OOP design (inheritance, encapsulation, polymorphism)
JSON-based data persistence for storage
Clear separation of concerns across User, Student, Teacher, and Admin classes
💡 What I’m Exploring Next
I’m considering adding:
Database integration (SQLite/PostgreSQL) to replace JSON
Web-based interface for easier access
Automated report generation (grades, fees, attendance)
Built-in communication (messages between students/teachers/admins)
Class scheduling & timetable management
If you were running a real school system, what features would matter most to you?
Which of these improvements should I prioritize to make the system truly impactful?
[https://github.com/Devpaul-01/School-Management-System-]
