Adding a New Rank
Adding a new rank can be done as follows:
- Select "Add New Record"
- Name your rank
- Select a code (abbreviation) for your new rank. This will appear on various reports throughout Mastermind.
- Select your inner and outer colors of the rank. This will appear on various reports throughout Mastermind.
- Enter number of Months for Eligibility. This will be used for calculation in various reports throughout Mastermind and in the eligibility screen when assessing testing anticipation for students.
- Sort Order indicates where in your rank sequence this new rank should be added.
- Select "Active" to make your rank active.
- Select the rank group that the rank should be applied to.
- Select the Certificate template that should be associated with the new rank when promoted.
- Select "Update".
- Add any tips that you would like associated with this rank.
- Be sure to save your changes.
Adding Tips
To add tips to your ranks:
- Select the grey arrow next to the rank that you wish to adjust tips for.
- Select "Add New Record".
- Enter the name of the tip that you wish to add.
- Enter a code (abbreviation) for the tip you wish to add. This will appear on various reports in Mastermind.
- Select the tip color.
- Flag your tip as active.
- Select the sort order that you wish to have your tip appear in for that rank.
- Update your new tip.
- Repeat for any additional tips.
- Save your changes.
Rank Letters
Provide specific information for each belt level or send a congratulations note at each level. This enhancement is a great way to improve your retention and be clear with families about your expectations for students at each level.
1. Edit the rank that you would like to add text to.
2. Enter the text for that rank in the Letter Context box.
3. Click update.
4. Repeat for all desired ranks.
5. Select Save.