Semester Switching

    Classes & Students
    Updated Feb 21, 2026
    2 min read

    Switch between Semester 1 and Semester 2 while preserving all your data.

    How Semesters Work

    ReportRocket organises your work by semester. Switch between semesters to access different reporting periods.

    Switching Semesters

    Step 1: Find the Semester Selector

    The semester selector appears at the top of your dashboard.

    Step 2: Click to Switch

    Click the current semester to see options:

    • Semester 1, [Year]
    • Semester 2, [Year]

    Step 3: Confirm Switch

    Select your target semester. The page refreshes with that semester's data.

    What Carries Over

    When you switch semesters:

    | Data | Behaviour |

    |------|-----------|

    | Classes | ✅ Carry over |

    | Students | ✅ Carry over |

    | Reports | ❌ Fresh start per semester |

    | Settings | ✅ Carry over |

    | Usage quota | 🔄 Free: per semester; Pro: on renewal |

    Why Separate Semesters?

    1. Clean slate – Start each semester fresh with new reports
    2. Historical access – Switch back to view old reports
    3. Usage tracking – generation credits tracked per semester
    4. Reporting alignment – Matches school reporting cycles

    Mid-Year Students

    New Students

    Add them in your current semester – they'll be available going forward.

    Transferred Students

    Students who leave mid-year:

    • Deactivate – Keeps records, hides from lists
    • Delete – Removes completely

    Accessing Previous Semester Reports

    1. Switch to the previous semester
    2. Navigate to the student
    3. View their completed report

    Reports are read-only in previous semesters – you cannot edit historical records.

    Usage Reset

    Your AI comment allocation varies by plan:

    • Free tier (early access): 100 comments until 1 August 2026; 10-comment trial for new sign-ups after that date
    • Teacher Pro: 100 comments per 6-month purchase window — resets on renewal, not on semester change
    • School licence: Student quota per semester

    Next Steps

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