Empowering Your Church’s Educational Programs with SteepleMate Academics
SteepleMate Academics provides tailored tools for managing attendance, tuition, lunch accounts, and menu planning—perfect for church-based schools and programs.
Enjoy free access to core features, plus a dedicated account manager to guide you through setup and beyond.
Overview
Empower Your Church’s Education Programs
SteepleMate Academics gives ministries the tools to manage Sunday School, Bible studies, discipleship classes, and other educational programs – from enrollment to attendance tracking and progress reporting.
Create and manage classes for all ages and study levels, from children’s Sunday School to advanced Bible training programs.
Easily register members or guests for classes, maintain rosters, and update records in real-time.
Track attendance for each class session and identify trends to improve engagement and follow-up.
Store lesson outlines, scripture references, and teaching resources in one place for easy access by leaders and teachers.
Support your school programs with tools designed for both administration and family convenience. Academics streamlines attendance tracking, tuition and lunch account management, and menu planning – all through a secure family portal that keeps parents informed and engaged.
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Individuals logged in and united for Prayer and Fasting
Connection-building communications and visitor follow-ups between church administration and individuals
Church events managed with attendance tracking and registrant information capture
Key Features
Perfect for Church-Run Educational Programs
SteepleMate Academics is designed to help churches manage and grow their educational initiatives with tools that streamline operations and improve communication.
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Monitor student attendance with ease.
Simplify family billing and payments.
Plan meals and manage lunch payments effortlessly.
Attendance Tracking
Keep accurate attendance records for your school programs and academic initiatives. Generate reports to stay organized and compliant with your goals.
- Record attendance and tardies for classes and school activities.
- Generate attendance reports for specific students or groups.
- Export attendance data for reporting or analysis.
Tuition and Lunch Account Management
Manage tuition and lunch payments with tools that keep families and administrators on the same page.
- Track tuition balances and payment history for each family.
- Manage lunch accounts alongside tuition for added convenience.
- Provide families with a secure payment portal to view and pay balances.
Menu Planning and Lunch Group Management
Design menus, track dietary preferences, and manage meal groups with tools built to simplify lunch planning.
- Create weekly or monthly menus for students and staff.
- Track dietary preferences and allergies to ensure safe meals.
- Organize lunch groups and payment plans for different groups.
Family Payment Portal
Provide parents and guardians with access to a secure online portal where they can manage tuition and lunch payments, view balances, and set up automatic payments.
- User-friendly interface for family access.
- Secure payment options for tuition and lunch accounts. s.
- Notifications for upcoming or overdue payments.
Reporting and Insights
Access detailed reports on attendance, payments, and meal plans to gain valuable insights and keep your programs running smoothly.
- Attendance and engagement tracking reports.
- Tuition payment history and overdue balance summaries.
- Meal plan participation trends and cost analysis.
Integration with Other SteepleMate Tools
Use SM Academics alongside tools like SM People and SM Finance to create a unified strategy for managing your church’s educational programs.
- Manage family profiles through SM People for consistent records.
- Track payments and donations with SM Finance.
- Launch special event pages for school activities.
One System. One Price. Everything Your Church Needs.
From small to growing ministries – SteepleMate puts all the pieces together. Start with SteepleMate Free to manage members and share prayer requests. Upgrade to SteepleMate Pro for event planning, check-in, attendance tracking, and more – all in one unified platform.
SteepleMate Free
$0
Manage Members and Guests
Maintain your Church Directory
Share and Respond to Prayer Requests
Use a Self-Service Web Kiosk
Add Giving Tools when Ready
SteepleMate Pro
$69.99/mo
Check-in and Attendance Tools via People
Track Giving, Budgets, and More with Finance
Build Your Digital Presence with Reach
Plan and Deliver Sermons with Preach
Manage Classes, Tuiton, and Lunches with Academics
Unmatched Support, Always Free
Every church, no matter the size, gets dedicated support. We’re here to guide you through every step – by phone, email, or live screen share. There are no hidden fees, no support tiers, and no time limits.
Included for Every Church:
- Dedicated Account Manager: Your go-to person for all questions and training.
- Unlimited Support: Call, email, or screen share anytime — at no cost.
- Proactive Guidance: We check in regularly to ensure you’re getting the most out of SteepleMate.
Because when your ministry thrives, we succeed together.