Customization
Step 1: Review Instructions+
Step 2: Download Template+
To ensure your handbook meets all of our specifications, use our Handbook Templates. Make sure to choose the template that matches the size of your planner!
If you don't want to use a template, carefully follow the margin guidelines on page 2 of the Handbook Instruction Guide.
Step 3: Create Content+
Page 1 of the template is the Title Page. Insert your school's name and logo into the red oval to ensure they shine through the cover's clear window.
Add your content below the red oval or on page 2. Check out our Custom Calendar and Quick-Pick Handbook Pages below for more content options.
Step 4: Save Your PDF+
All submitted handbooks must be in PDF form. For help, watch the tutorial.
Step 5: Submit Your PDF+
When it's time to submit your materials, you'll receive an email with a link to our Online Materials Submission tool.
To prepare for submitting your materials, use the handy Submission Checklist to ensure your files are ready to go.
Add Quick-Pick Handbook Pages+
Check out our library of existing content pages:
Add a Custom Calendar+
Want to add a custom calendar to your handbook? Use one of our handy templates:
Name & Logo
Sizes: 8" x 10" and 5" x 8"
- Single sheet of paper
- School name/logo shines through cover's oval window
- Standard area for students' names and information
Custom
Sizes: 8" x 10" and 5" x 8"
- Single sheet of paper
- School name/logo shines through cover's oval window
- Does not include standard area for students' names and information
Step 1: Review Instructions+
Step 2: Download Template+
Choose the style that meets your needs.
Option 1: Name & Logo
Option 2: Custom
Step 3: Insert Logo+
Insert your school's name and logo into the red oval to ensure they shine through the cover's clear window.
Step 4: Save your PDF+
All submitted Title Pages must be in PDF form. For help, watch the Saving a PDF tutorial.
Step 5: Submit Your PDF+
When it's time to submit your materials, you'll receive an email with a link to our Online Materials Submission tool.
To prepare for submitting your materials, use the handy Submission Checklist to ensure your files are ready to go.
Step 1: Review Instructions+
Before choosing your semi-custom cover, read our helpful instructions.
Step 2: Choose Your Design & Colours+
Pick from our many semi-custom cover designs on our Student Covers page.
Select 2 colours for your cover. See our colour chart for options.
Step 3: Submit Online+
When it's time to submit your selections, you will receive an email with a link to our Online Submission Tool.
Front
Sizes: 8" x 10" and 5" x 8"
Back
Sizes: 8" x 10" and 5" x 8"
Step 1: Review Instructions+
Before creating your custom cover, please review our important instructions.
Step 2: Download Templates+
To create your Custom Cover, download our Adobe InDesign template. Pick the template that matches the size of your planner!
Note: You may use other programs to create your cover; however, we are restricted to InDesign templates at this time.
Front Cover Templates
Back Cover Templates*
* If you don't want to create a Custom Inside Back Cover, you may select a pre-designed Canada Map Inside Back Cover or a 3-Year Calendar Inside Back Cover.
Step 3: Save your PDF Files+
Once you design your custom cover, save it as a PDF file. All files must be submitted in PDF form.
For help exporting a PDF from an InDesign file, watch the tutorial.
Please follow the file naming conventions outlined in the Instruction Guide.
Step 4: Submit Your PDF Files+
When it's time to submit your materials, you'll receive an email with a link to our Online Materials Submission tool.
To prepare for submitting your materials, use the handy Submission Checklist to ensure your files are ready to go.
