> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.relyant.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Grades

> Define grade levels and group them into programs such as Primary or Secondary

> [!NOTE]
>
> **Required role:** **Owner** or **Admin** to add, rename, reorder, or delete grades and programs. Other staff can view them.

Grades are the year levels your school teaches, such as `Kindergarten` or `Grade 1`. Every class belongs to a grade, and grade order drives promotion during the [year-end transition](https://docs.relyant.app/edu/settings/year-end-transition.md). You can group grades into **programs** (for example, `Primary`, `MYP`, or `DP`) to keep long lists organized.

Go to **Settings → Grades** to manage them.

## Add a program

**1. Open the dialog**

Click **Add program** at the top of the page.

**2. Name the program**

Enter a **Name** and pick an optional **Color**. The color appears as a dot next to the program name.

**3. Save**

Click **Save**. The program appears as a new section.

## Add a grade

**1. Open the dialog**

Click **Add grade**.

**2. Name the grade**

Enter a **Name**, such as `Kindergarten`, then click **Save**.

Relyant gives each new grade the next level number after your highest existing grade. The level appears next to the grade name.

## Organize grades

* **Assign to a program** — click the program button on a grade's row and choose a program. Choose **Remove from program** to move it back to **No program**.
* **Reorder** — drag a grade by its handle within a section. The new order saves automatically.
* **Rename** — use the grade's rename action to open **Rename Grade**.

Programs work the same way. Use **Rename Program** to change a program's name.

## Delete grades and programs

* **Delete a grade** — you can't delete a grade that still has classes. Move or delete its classes first.
* **Delete a program** — the program is removed, and any grades in it move to **No program**. The grades themselves aren't deleted.

> [!TIP]
>
> Set up grades before you create classes. The class form asks you to pick a grade.

> [card] [Classes](https://docs.relyant.app/edu/settings/classes.md)
>
> Create classes for each grade in an academic year.


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