# Sections

Sections place students into a branch, class, academic year, and room grouping.

## Step-by-step guide

1. Go to **Academics > Sections**.
2. Select **Add Section**.
3. Choose **Branch**, **Class**, and **Academic Year**.
4. Enter **Section Name**.
5. Select a **Class Teacher** or choose no teacher.
6. Enter room number if needed.
7. Set status as **Active** or **Inactive**.
8. Select **Create**.

## What SmartAcademy does in the background

The backend validates that the branch, class, academic year, and teacher belong to your organization, then saves the section and records the action.

## Tips

- Sections are required for student enrollment, timetables, attendance, transport filters, and daycare filters.
- Assign class teachers only after staff users are created.

## Related pages

- [People directory](/smartacademy-v2-platform/staff/people-directory)
- [Enroll a student](/smartacademy-v2-platform/students/enroll-student)
- [Timetables](/smartacademy-v2-platform/academics/timetables)