What is a School?
A School in Hischool is a structured collaborative environment where members communicate, organize groups, and participate in shared activities.
Schools are the core workspace of the platform.
As a member, you can:
- Join or discover schools
- Navigate school sections
- Participate in groups
- View members and roles
- Customize your school identity
- Leave or report a school if necessary
This guide explains how to interact with schools from a member perspective.
How to Join a School
Section titled “How to Join a School”You can join a school in three ways:
1. Discover (Public Schools)
Section titled “1. Discover (Public Schools)”If a school is discoverable:
- Go to Discover
- Browse public schools
- Select a school
- Click Join
You will join immediately.
2. Invite Link
Section titled “2. Invite Link”If a school is private:
- Open the invite link shared with you
- Review school details
- Click Join School
Invite links are unique and may expire.
3. Invite Code
Section titled “3. Invite Code”Some schools provide an Invite Code (8-character unique code).
To join using a code:
- Click the + button (top right)
or - Use + Create or Join from the navigation bar
- Select Join a School
- Enter the invite code
If valid, you will join the school.
Navigate Inside a School
Section titled “Navigate Inside a School”When you open a school, you will see:
School Sidebar
Section titled “School Sidebar”The sidebar includes:
- School banner image
- School name
- Verified badge (if applicable)
- Quick action menu
- Navigation tabs:
- About
- Members
- Groups
- Group list (organized by category if configured)
Selecting any item updates the main content window.
About Tab
Section titled “About Tab”The About page displays:
- School image
- Markdown-formatted description
- Total member count
- Owner information
You can:
- Click the member count to open the Members tab
- Click the owner name to view their profile
If categories are enabled, they appear below the header and filter related groups.
Members Tab
Section titled “Members Tab”Here you can:
- View all school members
- Search by name
- Filter by role
- Open member profiles
Roles are visible but can only be modified by administrators.
Groups Tab
Section titled “Groups Tab”This section displays:
- All groups within the school
- Categories (if configured)
- Search and filtering options
You can:
- Join accessible groups
- Participate in conversations
- View group details
Some groups may be restricted based on your role.
Change Your Identity Within a School
Section titled “Change Your Identity Within a School”Hischool supports context-based identity.
Inside a school, you may:
- Use a different display name
- Use a school-specific profile image
- Present yourself differently from your global profile
Your global profile remains unchanged outside that school.
→ Change Your Identity in a School
Understand Your Role
Section titled “Understand Your Role”Your permissions inside a school depend on your assigned role.
As a member, you may not be able to:
- Modify school settings
- Assign roles
- Remove members
- Manage policies
Roles are managed by school administrators.
Leave a School
Section titled “Leave a School”If you no longer want to participate:
- Open the school settings (if available)
- Select Leave School
Leaving removes your access to all groups and conversations within that school.
Rejoining may require a new invitation or code.
Report a School
Section titled “Report a School”If you encounter:
- Policy violations
- Inappropriate content
- Abuse or harassment
- Suspicious activity
You can report the school for review.
Reports are reviewed according to platform guidelines.
Context Awareness
Section titled “Context Awareness”Your:
- Role
- Identity
- Group access
- Permissions
May differ across schools.
Always confirm which school context you are in before taking action.