Teacher's Guide to Marking Attendance
Quick and easy attendance marking for your classes.
Go to your class
From the Dashboard, click "Attendance" or navigate to Attendance from the sidebar. Select your class from the list.
Mark each student
Tap or click the status for each student: Present (green), Absent (red), Late (yellow), or Excused (blue). Students are listed alphabetically by default.
Handle latecomers
If a student arrives late, mark them as "Late". You can add a note with the arrival time for the record.
Add absence notes
Click the notes icon next to any absent student to record the reason (if known). Parents can see these notes in their portal.
Save and confirm
Click "Save" to record the attendance. Parents are notified automatically if absence alerts are enabled by your admin.
Tips & Best Practices
- You can mark attendance from your phone — the interface is fully mobile-friendly.
- Use "Mark All Present" first, then adjust only the exceptions to save time.
- Check the attendance summary at the end of the week to spot patterns.
Related Guides
How to Track Student Attendance
Mark daily attendance, handle exceptions, and generate attendance reports.
Teacher's Guide to Grading & Assignments
Create assignments, enter grades, and track your students' progress.
Teacher's Guide to Parent Communication
Message parents, respond to inquiries, and send class updates.
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