Lourdes School of Mandaluyong

Instructional Technology Office

Empowering educators with efficient facilities management through innovative technology solutions.

1 What is the Facilities Reservation System?

The Facilities Reservation System is a web-based platform designed specifically for Lourdes School of Mandaluyong to streamline and manage the booking of school facilities. This system allows teachers, instructors, and administrators to reserve computer labs and other educational resources efficiently, preventing scheduling conflicts and ensuring optimal utilization of school assets.

Whether you need a one-time slot for a special class activity or a recurring weekly schedule for regular instruction, this system provides an intuitive interface to manage all your facility needs.

2 Key Features

• 📅 One-Time Reservations: Quick booking for single-use occasions with instant confirmation.
• 🔄 Recurring Weekly Schedules: Request ongoing weekly bookings for the entire academic term with admin approval workflow.
• 🔒 Facility Locking: Admin can lock facilities during maintenance, special events, or other unavailability periods.
• 👁️ Real-Time Calendar View: Visual weekly calendar showing all available and booked time slots with color-coded indicators.
• 📊 Admin Dashboard: Comprehensive management tools for approving recurring requests, managing locked facilities, and overseeing all reservations.
• 🎨 Visual Indicators: Easy-to-understand dot color coding system (Green, Red, Violet, Purple) for quick status recognition.

3 Why This System Matters

4 Available Facilities

The system currently manages the following educational facilities:

5 Technology & Security

This system is built on modern, secure technology:

• Cloud-Based: Hosted on Firebase, ensuring reliability and automatic backups.
• Real-Time Synchronization: Changes are instantly reflected across all user devices.
• Secure Authentication: Admin features are protected with passcode security.
• Mobile-Friendly: Works seamlessly on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
• Data Privacy: All reservation and facility data is securely stored and protected.

🌟 Our Vision

To create a seamless, transparent, and efficient facilities management system that empowers educators at Lourdes School of Mandaluyong to focus on what matters most—providing quality education to our students. By eliminating scheduling conflicts and simplifying resource management, we enable our school community to thrive.

Questions? Need Support? Contact the Instructional Technology Office for assistance.

Welcome to the LSM Facilities Reservation Portal!

This guide will help you navigate the system and understand all available features. Whether you need to make a one-time reservation or request a recurring weekly schedule, you'll find everything you need here.

1 Getting Started

Step 1: On the main page, you'll see six facility options:

• GS COMLAB - A, B, C (Grade School Computer Labs)
• JHS Computer Lab (Junior High School)
• JHS Internet Lab (Junior High School)
• SHS Computer Lab (Senior High School)

Step 2: Click on any facility card to view its weekly reservation calendar.

Step 3: The calendar displays a full week (Monday to Friday) with all available time slots for that facility.

2 Making Reservations

One-Time Reservation:

1. Click on an available time slot in the calendar
2. Select "One-Time Reservation"
3. Fill in your details (Name, Designation, Grade Level, Subject, Activity)
4. Submit your reservation
5. Your reservation will be marked with a ● Green Dot

Recurring Weekly Schedule:

1. Click on a time slot and select "Recurring Weekly Schedule"
2. Set the start and end dates for your recurring schedule
3. Fill in your details
4. Submit your request for admin approval
5. Your request will appear with a ● Red Dot (Pending)
6. Once approved by admin, it will change to ● Violet Dot (Approved)

3 Dot Color Coding - What Do They Mean?

4 Calendar Navigation

Previous/Next Week Buttons: Use these buttons at the top of the calendar to navigate between weeks.

Current Day Highlighting: The current date is highlighted in teal/cyan color for easy reference.

Unbookable Days: Days before today (past days) are shown in a lighter color and cannot be booked. You can only book from tomorrow onwards.

Show Full View: Click the "Show Full View" button to see a detailed calendar with all reservation details visible in larger format.

5 Getting More Information

Hover Over Reserved/Locked/Recurring Slots: When you hover your mouse over any slot that has a dot indicator, a small popup will appear showing:

• The person who made the reservation or requested the recurring schedule
• The date and time
• The facility name
• The activity or reason
• The status (for recurring requests)

6 Admin Features (Teachers Only)

Admin Portal Access: Click the "Admin Portal" button to access admin features (requires passcode).

Current Reservations Tab: View all one-time reservations with options to edit and delete.

Locked Facilities Tab: Manage locked time slots - lock facility periods and set unlock dates.

Recurring Schedule Requests Tab: Review recurring schedule requests with options to:

• Approve - Change red dot to violet (confirm the recurring schedule)
• Reject - Cancel the pending request
• Delete - Remove any recurring request

💡 Tips & Best Practices

• Plan Ahead: Request recurring schedules well in advance for admin approval.
• Check Availability: Before making a reservation, check for green, red, and violet dots which indicate the slot is taken.
• Use the Full View: For a clearer picture of all bookings, use the "Show Full View" modal.
• Time Zones: All times are displayed in 12-hour format. Make sure to account for your facility's schedule differences.
• Recurring Requests: Remember that recurring requests need admin approval - they show as red dots until approved.

❓ Need Help?

If you have any questions or encounter any issues, please contact the IT Facilities Office or your school administrator.

Lourdes School of Mandaluyong - Instructional Technology Office