🌾 Managing Student Allergies
Food and other allergies are serious, and our software makes it easy for schools to track and manage them carefully. School admins can both customize the allergy list for the entire school and assign specific allergies to each student as needed.
This helps teachers and staff stay informed and keep all children safe—especially during snack time, lunch, or birthday celebrations.
đź“ť What Allergies Are Included?
Every school account starts with the 9 most common food allergies (as defined by U.S. food labeling standards):
- Egg
- Fish
- Milk & Dairy
- Peanut
- Sesame
- Shellfish
- Soy
- Tree nut
- Wheat
But we know that each school community is different—so you can fully customize this list!
đź› How to Customize the Allergy List
Only school admin users can update the full allergy list for your school.
- Go to School Profile in the left-hand menu.
- Click the Edit button in the top right corner.
- Select the Allergies tab.
- From here, you can:
- 🧩 Edit any existing allergy name
- âž• Add custom allergy tags (e.g., strawberries, gluten)
- 🗑 Delete any allergies your school doesn’t track
- ⬆️⬇️ Drag and drop to rearrange the allergy list in the order that works best for your team
Don’t forget to hit Update at the bottom to save your changes!
👤 How to Assign Allergies to Individual Students
Once your allergy list is set, you can assign allergies to each student:
- Go to the Students section.
- Click on a student’s name, then click Edit.
- Scroll down to the Allergies field.
- Select one or more allergies from the dropdown list. You can also type to search.
Once assigned, allergy tags will appear on that student’s profile so staff can always see them at a glance.
đź“Ś Why It Matters
Food allergy management is a team effort. Clearly labeling allergies in Montessori Compass helps everyone stay informed—from classroom teachers to lunch helpers—so you can create a safe, supportive environment for all students.
If your school has a student with a less common allergy (like strawberries or mustard), you can add it to the list to make sure it’s visible to everyone who needs to know.