Profile
A user profile in Hischool displays personal information, school-specific identity, shared connections, and achievements.
Profiles are context-aware.
What you see may depend on:
- Whether you are viewing your own profile
- Whether you share a school
- Your relationship with the user
- School-level permissions
Profile Layout
Section titled “Profile Layout”A profile consists of three main sections:
- Header (Identity & Actions)
- Badges and Visual Highlights
- Contextual Tabs
Profile Header
Section titled “Profile Header”The top section includes:
- Cover image
- Profile image (avatar)
- Display name
- @username
- Direct Message (DM) button
- More options menu (⋯)
The display name and username appear layered over the cover image.
If you are viewing another user’s profile, you can:
- Start a direct message
- Open additional actions from the options menu
If you are viewing your own profile, management options may appear instead.
Badges
Section titled “Badges”User badges appear on the cover area and visually represent:
- Achievements
- Verification status
- Role highlights
- Special recognitions
See:
→ Badges
Profile Tabs
Section titled “Profile Tabs”Below the header, profile information is organized into tabs.
Available tabs may vary depending on context.
Tabs Overview
Section titled “Tabs Overview”- [School] (if viewing from inside a school)
- Profile
- Friends
- Groups
- Schools
See:
→ Profile Tabs Explained
School Context Tab
Section titled “School Context Tab”If you open a profile from inside a school:
A [School] tab appears.
This tab displays:
- School banner and name
- Verification badge (if applicable)
- The user’s school-specific profile image and display name
- Role within the school
- Member since date (within that school)
- “School Owner” label and icon (if applicable)
This allows users to maintain different identities per school.
Profile Tab
Section titled “Profile Tab”The Profile tab displays:
- Bio (Markdown supported)
- Member since (Hischool registration date)
The bio may include formatted text.
Friends Tab
Section titled “Friends Tab”When viewing another user’s profile:
The Friends tab shows:
- Mutual friends between you and the user
This tab is hidden when viewing your own profile.
Groups Tab
Section titled “Groups Tab”When viewing another user’s profile:
The Groups tab shows:
- Shared direct messages
- Shared group conversations
This helps you understand your communication overlap.
Hidden when viewing your own profile.
Schools Tab
Section titled “Schools Tab”When viewing another user’s profile:
The Schools tab shows:
- Shared schools between you and the user
This tab helps identify shared educational environments.
Hidden when viewing your own profile.
Viewing Your Own Profile
Section titled “Viewing Your Own Profile”When you view your own profile:
- Mutual tabs (Friends, Groups, Schools) are hidden.
- School tab appears only when accessed from a school context.
- Management controls may be visible.
There are no “mutual” relationships with yourself.
Privacy and Visibility
Section titled “Privacy and Visibility”Profile visibility may depend on:
- School membership
- Privacy settings
- Role permissions
- Organization policies
Certain profile sections may not be visible to all users.
See:
→ Privacy Settings
Best Practices
Section titled “Best Practices”- Keep your profile information accurate.
- Use bio formatting responsibly.
- Maintain appropriate cover and avatar images.
- Review your privacy settings regularly.