ABSTRACT

A student report card management can be a very useful within a school and college
environment. Instead of making a student report card manually, it is very time-consuming and
also may have some human errors like adding up the wrong total or errors while calculating the
percentage. When making a hand written report card the teacher and the student both have to
repeatedly check the total and the percentage. It also sometimes results in a bad impression on
the student and the teacher. Ideally, users should be able to generate student report cards
without any mistakes and quickly, enabling them to fasten or improve their process. To
overcome this problem, we have come up with this project which is student report card
management using interfacing python and MySQL.

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 OVERVIEW OF PYTHON
Programming Language
As we know, to communicate with a person, we need a specific language, similarly to communicate
with computers, programmers also need a language is called Programming language.
The tools used by software engineers to write down computer packages are programming
languages. They are the means of interacting with and commanding computer systems. Numerous
distinct programming languages exist, each with its benefits and downsides. Certain languages are
more appropriate for optimistic roles than others. For example, some languages are made for basic
programming, while others are made for specific fields like networking, statistics generation, and
web and app development.

What is Language?
Language is a mode of communication that is used to share ideas, opinions with each other. For
example, if we want to teach someone, we need a language that is understandable by both
communicators.

What is a Programming Language?

A programming language is a computer language that is used by programmers (developers) to
communicate with computers. It is a set of instructions written in any specific language ( C, C++,
Java, Python) to perform a specific task.
A programming language is mainly used to develop desktop applications, websites, and mobile
applications.

What is the need for programming languages?

Several software packages are made using programming languages, together with:
o Operating structures
o Web browsers
o Mobile apps
o Desktop packages
o Video games
o General Software program
o Business-related software programs
o Embedded structures
o
Types of programming language
1. Low-level programming language

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Low-level language is machine-dependent (0s and 1s) programming language. The processor runs
low- level programs directly without the need of a compiler or interpreter, so the programs written
in low-level language can be run very fast.
Low-level language is further divided into two parts -

i. Machine Language
Machine language is a type of low-level programming language. It is also called as machine code
or object code. Machine language is easier to read because it is normally displayed in binary or
hexadecimal form (base 16) form. It does not require a translator to convert the programs because
computers directly understand the machine language programs.
The advantage of machine language is that it helps the programmer to execute the programs
faster than the high-level programming language.

ii. Assembly Language

Assembly language (ASM) is also a type of low-level programming language that is
designed for specific processors. It represents the set of instructions in a symbolic
and human-understandable form. It uses an assembler to convert the assembly
language to machine language.
The advantage of assembly language is that it requires less memory and less
execution time to execute a program.

2. High-level programming language

High-level programming language (HLL) is designed for developing user-friendly software
programs and websites. This programming language requires a compiler or interpreter to
translate the program into machine language (execute the program).
The main advantage of a high-level language is that it is easy to read, write, and maintain.
High-level programming language includes Python, Java, JavaScript, PHP, C#, C++, Objective C,
Cobol, Perl, Pascal, LISP, FORTRAN, and Swift programming language.
A high-level language is further divided into three parts -

i. Procedural Oriented programming language

Procedural Oriented Programming (POP) language is derived from structured programming and
based upon the procedure call concept. It divides a program into small procedures called routines
or functions.
Procedural Oriented programming language is used by a software programmer to create a
program that can be accomplished by using a programming editor like IDE, Adobe Dreamweaver,
or Microsoft Visual Studio.
The advantage of POP language is that it helps programmers to easily track the program flow and

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code can be reused in different parts of the program.
The advantage of POP language is that it helps programmers to easily track the program flow and
code can be reused in different parts of the program.
Example: C, FORTRAN, Basic, Pascal, etc.

ii. Object-Oriented Programming language

Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) language is based upon the objects. In this programming
language, programs are divided into small parts called objects. It is used to implement real-world
entities like inheritance, polymorphism, abstraction, etc in the program to makes the program
reusable, efficient, and easy-to-use.
The main advantage of object-oriented programming is that OOP is faster and easier to execute,
maintain, modify, as well as debug.
Note: Object-Oriented Programming language follows a bottom-up approach.
Example: C++, Java, Python, C#, etc.

iii. Natural language

Natural language is a part of human languages such as English, Russian, German, and Japanese.
It is used by machines to understand, manipulate, and interpret human's language. It is used by
developers to perform tasks such as translation, automatic summarization, Named Entity
Recognition (NER), relationship extraction, and topic segmentation.
The main advantage of natural language is that it helps users to ask questions in any subject and
directly respond within seconds.

3. Middle-level programming language

Middle-level programming language lies between the low-level programming language and high-
level programming language. It is also known as the intermediate programming language and
pseudo-language.
A middle-level programming language's advantages are that it supports the features of high-level
programming, it is a user-friendly language, and closely related to machine language and human
language.
Example: C, C++, language
What is the operation mechanism of programming languages?
In short, a programmer writes a set of instructions for the computer after they write code in a
programming language. These commands include instructing the computer system to perform a
hard mathematical computation or print a message to the screen. After writing, the code needs to
be converted right into a language that the system can understand. This is finished by using a
compiler or interpreter. Machine code is the low-level language that the computer's processor
knows and is translated from the code via a compiler; without changing the code into machine

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 code, an interpreter quickly runs the code.

Most commonly used Programming Language:

As we all know, the programming language makes our life simpler. Currently, all sectors (like
education, hospitals, banks, automobiles, and more) completely depend upon the programming
language.
There are dozens of programming languages used by the industries. Some most widely used
programming languages are given below –

1. Python

Python is one of the most widely used user-friendly programming languages. It is an open-source
and easy to learn programming language developed in the 1990s. It is mostly used in Machine
learning, Artificial intelligence, Big Data, GUI based desktop applications, and Robotics.

Advantages:
o Python is easy to read, easy to understand, and easy to write.
o It integrates with other programming languages like C, C++, and Java.
o Python executes code line-by-line, so it is easy for the programmer to find the error that occurred in
the code.
o Python is platform-independent means you can write code once and run it anywhere.

Disadvantages:
o Python is not suitable for developing mobile applications and games.
o Python works with the interpreter. That's why it is slower than other programming languages like C
and C++.

2. Java

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 Java is a simple, secure, platform-independent, reliable, architecture-neutral high-level
programming language developed by Sun Microsystems in 1995. Now, Java is owned by Oracle. It
is mainly used to develop bank, retail, information technology, android, big data, research
community, web, and desktop applications.

Advantages:
o Java is easy to write, compile, learn, and debug as compared to other programming languages.
o It provides an ability to run the same program on different platforms.
o It is a highly secured programming language because in java, there is no concept of explicit
pointers.
o It is capable of performing multiple tasks at the same time.

Disadvantages:
o Java consumes more memory and slower than other programming languages like C or C++.
o It does not provide a backup facility.

3. C

C is a popular, simple, and flexible general-purpose computer programming language. Dennis M

Ritchie develops it in 1972 at AT&T. It is a combination of both low-level programming language
as well as a high-level programming language. It is used to design applications like Text Editors,
Compilers, Network devices, and many more.

Advantages:
o C language is easy to learn.
o It is fast, efficient, portable, easy to extend, powerful, and flexible programming language.
o It is used to perform complex calculations and operations such as MATLAB.

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o It provides dynamic memory allocation to allocate memory at the run time.

Disadvantages:
o In the C programming language, it is very difficult to find the errors.
o C does not support the concepts of constructors, destructors, abstraction, polymorphism,
encapsulation, and namespace like OOPs.

4. C++

C++ is one of the thousands of programming languages that we use to develop software. C++
programming language is developed by Bjarne Stroustrup in 1980. It is similar to the C
programming language but also includes some additional features such as exception handling,
object-oriented programming, type checking, etc.

Advantages:
o C++ is a simple and portable structured programming language.
o It supports OOPs features such as Abstraction, Inheritance, Encapsulation.
o It provides high-level abstraction and useful for a low-level programming language, and more
efficient for general-purpose.
o C++ is more compatible with the C language.

Disadvantages:
o C++ programming language is not secured as compared to other programming languages like Java
or Python.
o C++ cannot support garbage collection.
o It is difficult to debug large as well as complex web applications.

5. C#

C# (pronounced as C sharp) is a modern, general-purpose, and object-oriented

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 programming language used with XML based Web services on the .NET platform. It
is mainly designed to improve productivity in web applications. It is easier to learn
for those users who have sufficient knowledge of common programming languages
like C, C++, or Java.

Advantages:
o C# is a modern, type-safe, easy, fast, and open-source programming language that is easily
integrated with Windows.
o The maintenance of C# (C sharp) is lower than the C++ programming language.
o C# is a pure object-oriented programming language.
o C# includes a strong memory backup facility. That's why it avoids the problem of memory leakage.

Disadvantages:
o C# is less flexible because it is completely based on Microsoft .Net framework.
o In C#, it is difficult to write, understand, debug, and maintain multithreaded applications.

6. JavaScript

JavaScript is a type of scripting language that is used on both client-side as well as a server-side. It
is developed in the 1990s for the Netscape Navigator web browser. It allows programmers to
implement complex features to make web pages alive. It helps programmers to create dynamic
websites, servers, mobile applications, animated graphics, games, and more.

Advantage:
o JavaScript helps us to add behaviour and interactivity on the web page.
o It can be used to decrease the loading time from the server.
o It has the ability to create attractive, dynamic websites, and rich interfaces.
o JavaScript is a simple, versatile, and lightweight programming language.
o JavaScript and its syntax are easy to understand.

Disadvantage:
o JavaScript is completely based on the browser.
o It does not support multiple inheritance.

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o It is less secure compared to other programming languages.

7. R

Currently, R programming is one of the popular programming languages that is used in data
analytics, scientific research, machine learning algorithms, and statistical computing. It is
developed in 1993 by Ross Ihaka and Robert Gentleman. It helps marketers and data scientists to
easily analyse, present, and visualize data.

Advantages:
o R programming provides extensive support for Data Wrangling.
o It provides an easy-to-use interface.
o It runs on any platform like Windows, Linux, and Mac.
o It is an open-source and platform-independent programming language.

Disadvantages:
o R programming does not support 3D graphics.
o It is slower than other programming languages.

8. PHP

PHP stands for Hypertext Preprocessor. It is an open-source, powerful server-side scripting

language mainly used to create static as well as dynamic websites. It is developed by Rasmus Laird
in 1994. Inside the php, we can also write HTML, CSS, and JavaScript code. To save php file, file
extension .php is used.

Advantages:
o PHP is a more secure and easy-to-use programming language.
o It supports powerful online libraries.
o It can be run on a variety of operating systems such as Windows, Linux, and Mac.
o It provides excellent compatibility with cloud services.

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 Disadvantages:
o PHP is not capable of handling a large number of applications and not suitable for large
applications.
o It is quite difficult to maintain.

9. Go

Go or Golang is an open-source programming language. It is used to build simple, reliable, and

efficient software. It is developed by Robert Griesemer, Rob Pike, and Ken Thompson in 2007.

Advantages:
o Go language is easy-to-learn and use.
o It comes with the in-built testing tools.
o Go is a fast-programming language.

Disadvantages:
o Go language does not support generics.
o It does not support error handling.
o It supports a lack of frameworks.

10. Ruby

Ruby is an open-source, general-purpose, and pure object-oriented programming language

released in 1993. It is used in front-end and back-end web development. It is mainly designed to
write CGI (Common Gateway Interface) scripts.

Advantages:
o Ruby supports various GUI (Graphical User Interface) tools like GTK and OpenGL.
o It is used to develop both internet as well as intranet applications.
o The code written in Ruby is small and contains a smaller number of lines.

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 Disadvantages:
o Ruby is slower than other programming languages.
o It is very difficult for programmers to debug the code written in Ruby.

Which programming language do I have to learn first?

Your desires will decide which programming language is suitable for your needs. If you're
interested in multifunctional programming, then you can use Python or Java. Both of those
languages are widely used and feature large developer groups that assist you in looking at and
troubleshooting problems.
Look right into a language that is specially made for the area in which you are interested. For
instance, you need to investigate HTML, CSS, and JavaScript in case you're interested in developing
websites. R or Python are proper alternatives in case you are interested in statistical and
technological fields.
Strategies for gaining knowledge of a computer language
There are several specific methods for adapting programming languages. You can view an e-book,
watch an educational video, or choose a proper article. There are also so many interactive
resources along with coding playgrounds for practicing. Writing code is an extremely good way to
learn about a programming language. Write easy programs to begin with as a helpful starting
point, after which you can paint your way up to a great deal of more complicated programs. Create
your software program or contribute to open source.

A programming language may be explored through the following approaches:

o Begin by familiarizing yourself with the basics of programming, which consists of variables, loops,
and conditional statements.
o Select a language that has a massive network of programmers and is famous.
o Discover remarkable expertise in substances, inclusive of an internet manual, online path, or eBook.
Write code regularly as an exercise.
o Feel free to ask different programmers for help.
Conclusion
For programmers who create software programs, programming languages are essential. They are
employed in the improvement of a full-size range of software products, which include video games,
mobile apps, and business structures. Programming languages are provided in a huge variety, each
with advantages and disadvantages. There are numerous assets to be had to help you get started if
you're interested in learning the program. The smartest approach to gaining knowledge of a
programming language is to practice developing code on a regular basis. You can learn how to
code and make your software program with a number of attempts and willpower.

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 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The Student Report Card Management System is a software solution designed to

efficiently manage and track student academic performance within an educational
institution. This project allows for secure and organized handling of student data,
including personal information, subject-wise scores, overall grades, and attendance
records. The system provides an easy-to-use interface for adding, updating, and viewing
student records while ensuring data accuracy and security.

The project includes various user roles—such as Admin, Teachers, Students, and Parents
each with specific access levels. Admin users can manage the entire database, including
adding new students and teachers, updating records, generating reports, and assigning
user roles. Teachers can update marks and attendance for students in their respective
classes or subjects. Students and Parents can access a view-only portal to review
performance and report cards.

Key Features:

1. User Management and Role-Based Access:

- Different roles with access control: Admin, Teacher, Student, and Parent.
- Role-based login to ensure security and controlled access to records.

2. Student Report Card Creation:

- Subjects included are: **Math, English, Science, History, and Computer Science**.
- Teachers can input and update subject-specific marks, attendance, and overall
grades.
- A cumulative grade or percentage can be calculated based on the scores entered.

3. Automated Report Generation and Analysis:

- Generate student report cards in PDF format for easy sharing and archival.
- Provide visual performance analysis through charts, allowing students to track
progress over time.

4. Performance Tracking and Insights:

- Subject-wise and overall performance analysis to identify strengths and weaknesses.
- Performance trend visualization to assess progress across semesters or academic
years.
- Notifications for areas that require improvement or intervention.
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5. Attendance and Extra-Curricular Tracking:
- Record attendance for each student, integrated with the report card.
- Track participation and achievements in extra-curricular activities like sports, clubs,
and competitions.

6. Data Privacy and Security:

- Secure data storage and encryption for sensitive student information.
- User access logging and data validation to prevent unauthorized access and data
tampering.
- Regular database backup and recovery options to avoid data loss.

7. Parent and Student Portal:

- A dedicated portal for students and parents to view grades, attendance, and
feedback.
- Provides an option for parents to communicate with teachers about performance and
attendance.

Tools and Technologies Used:

- Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript (for web version), Tkinter (for desktop version)
- Backend: Python (using frameworks like Flask or Django for web applications)
- Database: MySQL for data storage, with tables for student info, scores, attendance,
and extra-curricular
- Additional Libraries: Matplotlib/Seaborn for data visualization, ReportLab for PDF
generation, and bcrypt or Firebase for secure authentication

Functional Requirements:

1. Login and Role-Based Access Control: Each user can log in with a unique ID and
password. Admin has full access, teachers can edit subject-specific data, and students
and parents have read-only access to relevant information.

2. Student Data Management: Admins can add, update, and delete student
records, while teachers update grades and attendance.

3. Marks and Attendance Management: Input and modify scores and attendance
for each subject, with a final grade calculation based on predefined weightings.

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4. Report Generation: Generate downloadable report cards in PDF format for easy
access and sharing.

5. Notifications and Alerts: Generate alerts for missing information, low attendance,
or underperformance.

Benefits:

1. Efficient Data Management: Reduces the time and effort required to manage
student records and ensures data accuracy.
2. Easy Access to Academic Records: Students and parents can view academic
performance anytime.
3. Insightful Performance Analysis: Visual representations and analysis provide
insights into strengths and areas needing improvement.
4. Increased Transparency: Enables communication among students, teachers, and
parents for better support and feedback on performance.

Future Enhancements:

Mobile App Integration: Allow access via mobile devices for added convenience.
AI-Powered Predictive Analysis: Use machine learning algorithms to predict student
performance trends.
Parent Communication Portal: Enable parents to communicate directly with
teachers and view feedback on their child’s performance.

Conclusion:

The Student Report Card Management System serves as an essential tool for educational
institutions aiming to improve academic management efficiency, provide easy access to
academic records, and encourage students’ academic growth. With potential future
enhancements, this project can evolve to become a comprehensive academic and
performance management platform.

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 HARDWARE & SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

Hardware Requirements

Processor - 13th Gen Intel(R) Core (TM) i5-1335U 1.30 GHz

Speed - 1.1 GHz
RAM - 16.0 GB (15.7 GB usable)
Hard Disk - 256 GB
Key Board - Standard Windows Keyboard
Mouse - Two or Three-Button Mouse
Monitor - LCD/LED

Software Requirements

Operating system - Windows 11.

Programming Language - Python
Data Base - MySQL
Tool - Python IDLE/PyCharm

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 HEADER FILES
MODULES USED

mysql-connector-python :
MySQL Connector-Python enables Python programs to access MySQL databases, using an API
that is compliant with the Python Database API Specification v2.0 (PEP 249). It is written in pure
Python and does not have any dependencies except for the Python Standard Library.
This module is used to establish a connection between Python and MySQL. It allows Python
code to perform various database operations like inserting, updating, retrieving, and deleting
records from MySQL tables.

Key Features of MySQL.connector :

1. Database Connectivity
o Connects Python applications to a local or remote MySQL server.

2. Execution of SQL Queries

o Allows sending queries like:
 SELECT: Fetch records
 INSERT: Add new records
 UPDATE: Modify records
 DELETE: Remove records

3. Prepared Statements
o Prevents SQL injection by safely passing user input into queries via placeholders
(%s).

4. Commit and Rollback

o Supports transactions, allowing commit/rollback to ensure data integrity.

5. Exception Handling
o Provides useful error messages when a connection or query fails, helping in
debugging.

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 FUNCTIONS USED

You’ll need several core functions to manage records effectively for a student report card
management system. Here’s a list of functions typically involved in such a system, with brief
descriptions for each:

1. Database Connection Function

 Function Name: get_connection()
 Description: Establishes a connection to the MySQL database, which can be reused
across functions.

2. Add New Student Record

 Function Name: add_student()
 Description: Takes input for a student’s name and their scores across various subjects,
then inserts this data into the database.

3. Update Student Marks

 Function Name: update_marks(student_id, subject, new_marks)
 Description: Updates the marks of a particular student in a specific subject. It can be
expanded to update other details like names or other attributes.

4. View the Student Report Card

 Function Name: view_report_card(student_id)
 Description: Retrieves and displays a student’s full report card, including marks across
all subjects and, optionally, attendance or extracurricular details.

5. Delete Student Record

 Function Name: delete_student(student_id)
 Description: Deletes a student record from the database based on the student ID,
including all associated information.

6. Calculate Average and Grade

 Function Name: calculate_average_and_grade(student_id)

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  Description: Calculates a student's average marks across all subjects, determines the
grade (like A, B, etc.), and can be displayed on the report card.

7. Search for a Student

 Function Name: search_student(name_or_id)
 Description: Searches for a student by name or ID. Returns the student's information if
found.

8. Generate PDF Report Card

 Function Name: generate_report_card_pdf(student_id)
 Description: Creates a downloadable PDF of a student’s report card, including their
grades, average score, and any other remarks.

9. View All Students

 Function Name: view_all_students()
 Description: Lists all students in the system along with their IDs and basic information,
which is helpful for management.

10. Email Report Card

 Function Name: email_report_card(student_id, email_address)
 Description: Sends the student’s report card as an attachment via email to the specified
address. Useful for parent notifications.

11. Generate Statistics

 Function Name: generate_statistics()
 Description: Gather insights like average marks per subject, top-performing students, or
the distribution of grades.

12. Attendance and Extra-Curricular Tracking

 Function Name: update_attendance(student_id, date, status) and
add_extra_curricular(student_id, activity)
 Description: Tracks attendance for each student and records extracurricular activities or
achievements.

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MYSQL TABLES

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 SOURCE CODE

import pymysql

# Connect to the MySQL database

def get_connection():
return pymysql.connect(host="localhost", user="root", password="root",
database="school")

# Add a new student record

def add_student():
connection = get_connection()
try:
with connection.cursor() as cursor:
student_name = input("Enter student name: ")
math = int(input("Enter Math marks: "))
english = int(input("Enter English marks: "))
science = int(input("Enter Science marks: "))
history = int(input("Enter History marks: "))
computer_science = int(input("Enter Computer Science marks: "))

sql = "INSERT INTO student_report_card (student_name, math, english, science,

history, computer_science) VALUES (%s, %s, %s, %s, %s, %s)"
cursor.execute(sql, (student_name, math, english, science, history,
computer_science))
connection.commit()
print("Student record added successfully.")
finally:
connection.close()

# Update student marks

def update_marks():
connection = get_connection()

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with connection.cursor() as cursor:
student_id = int(input("Enter student ID to update marks: "))
subject = input("Enter subject (math, english, science, history, computer_science):
").lower()
new_marks = int(input("Enter new marks: "))

sql = f"UPDATE student_report_card SET {subject} = %s WHERE id = %s"

cursor.execute(sql, (new_marks, student_id))
connection.commit()
print(f"{subject.capitalize()} marks updated successfully.")
finally:
connection.close()

# View student report card

def view_report_card():
connection = get_connection()
try:
with connection.cursor() as cursor:
student_id = int(input("Enter student ID to view report card: "))

sql = "SELECT * FROM student_report_card WHERE id = %s"

cursor.execute(sql, (student_id,))
result = cursor.fetchone()

if result:
print("\n*** Report Card ***")
print(f"Student ID: {result[0]}")
print(f"Name: {result[1]}")
print(f"Math: {result[2]}")
print(f"English: {result[3]}")
print(f"Science: {result[4]}")
print(f"History: {result[5]}")
print(f"Computer Science: {result[6]}")
else:
print("No record found for the provided student ID.")
finally:
connection.close()

# Delete a student record

def delete_student():
connection = get_connection()
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 try:
with connection.cursor() as cursor:
student_id = int(input("Enter student ID to delete record: "))

sql = "DELETE FROM student_report_card WHERE id = %s"

cursor.execute(sql, (student_id,))
connection.commit()
print("Student record deleted successfully.")
finally:
connection.close()

# Main menu to manage report cards

def main_menu():
while True:
print("\n*** Student Report Card Management ***")
print("1. Add Student")
print("2. Update Marks")
print("3. View Report Card")
print("4. Delete Student")
print("5. Exit")

choice = int(input("Enter your choice: "))

if choice == 1:
add_student()
elif choice == 2:
update_marks()
elif choice == 3:
view_report_card()
elif choice == 4:
delete_student()
elif choice == 5:
print("Exiting the program.")
break
else:
print("Invalid choice. Please try again.")

# Run the main menu

if __name__ == "__main__":
main_menu()

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 FUTURE ENHANCEMENT

For a future-enhanced Student Report Card Management System, you can add several
advanced features to make it more user-friendly, secure, and functional. Here are some
ideas to consider:

1. User Authentication and Role-Based Access

Admin and Teacher Roles: Allow admins to manage the entire system and
teachers to manage specific classes or subjects.
Student Portal: Give students limited access to view only their own report cards,
with password-protected logins.
Parent Access: Allow parents to view their child’s report card and attendance
through their own login.

2. Graphical User Interface (GUI)

Desktop GUI: Use libraries like Tkinter, PyQt, or Kivy to build a desktop application.
Web Interface: Use frameworks like Flask or Django to create a web-based system
where users can interact via a browser.
Mobile Interface: Create a mobile app for Android/iOS using tools like Flutter or
React Native.

3. Attendance Tracking and Performance Analysis

Attendance Integration: Include a module to record attendance, which
can impact grades or participation marks.
Performance Analysis: Generate analysis based on subjects, allowing students to
see strengths and areas for improvement.
Charts and Graphs: Display student progress using visualizations like bar graphs,
line charts, and pie charts for a better understanding of performance.

4. Automated Report Card Generation and Notifications

Generate PDF Report Cards: Automatically create and save report cards in PDF
format that can be downloaded and shared.

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 Email Notifications: Send report cards and notifications to parents and students
through email.
SMS Alerts: Set up SMS alerts for critical updates, such as low grades, attendance
issues, or important announcements.

5. Advanced Data Management and Search Features

Search and Filter Options: Allow searching by name, class, subject, grade, and
more, making it easier to locate specific student records.
Data Export/Import: Add options to import and export data as CSV or Excel files to
integrate with other systems.
Data Validation and Error Handling: Enhance data entry validation, like
ensuring scores are within valid ranges and entries aren’t left blank.

6. Enhanced Security and Data Privacy

Encryption: Encrypt sensitive data such as student information, report cards, and
login credentials.
User Access Logging: Maintain logs of who accessed or modified records to
improve security and accountability.
Backup and Recovery: Implement automated database backup and restore
functionality to prevent data loss.

7. Customization and Personalization

Customizable Grading System: Allow the admin to customize grading scales and
weighting based on different criteria (e.g., final exams, projects, assignments).
Personalized Student Dashboard: Show personalized performance insights, such
as achievements, participation, and subject-wise remarks.

8. Data Analytics and Predictive Analysis

Subject Difficulty Analysis: Identify trends in subject performance and spot areas
that may need additional support.
Predictive Analysis: Use machine learning to predict students' performance based
on past grades, attendance, and other parameters.
Teacher Performance Analysis: Track how students perform across different
subjects and classes to assess teaching effectiveness.

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9. Multi-Language and Localization Support
Language Options: Support multiple languages for wider accessibility, especially
for students or parents who may not be fluent in English.
Currency and Date Formats: Support different formats based on regional
settings.

10. Additional Functionalities for Holistic Development

Extra-Curricular Tracking: Record participation and achievements in sports, arts,
clubs, and other non-academic areas.
Student Health and Counseling Records: Integrate features to log counseling
sessions, health updates, and support services.

Tools and Technologies for Future Enhancements

Frameworks: Django, Flask, and Spring Boot for web applications; Tkinter, PyQt, or
Electron for desktop apps.
Database: MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB for robust, scalable databases.
APIs: Email, SMS, and authentication APIs like Twilio, SendGrid, and Firebase Auth
for secure and reliable notifications.
Data Visualization: Matplotlib, Plotly, and Seaborn for charts; Report Lab
for PDF generation.

By implementing these enhancements, your Student Report Card

Management System will become a powerful tool for students, parents,
teachers, and school administrators. Each feature improves usability,
security, or analytics, ultimately supporting student success and
institutional efficiency.

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 REFERENCES
Textbook Reference:
1. Computer science with Python class XI-Sumitha
Arora
2. Computer science with Python class XII-Sumitha
Arora

Website Reference:

 https://dev.mysql.com/doc/connector-python/en/connector-
python-introduction.html

 https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/python-mysql/?ref=shm

 https://www.w3schools.com/sql/

 https://pythontrends.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/
2019/02/school-management-by-shivkamal-singh.pdf

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