Attendance
Mark daily attendance for your class and track student presence over time.
Marking Attendance
Step 1: Select Date
Choose the date you want to mark attendance for. By default, today's date is selected.
Step 2: View Student List
All verified students in your class are displayed with their:
- Name
- Admission number
- Current attendance status
Step 3: Mark Status
For each student, select one of the following:
Present
Student attended class
Absent
Student did not attend
Late
Student arrived late
Step 4: Save Attendance
Click Save Attendance to record all entries for the selected date.
Viewing Attendance History
Switch to the History tab to see:
- Past attendance records by date
- Individual student attendance patterns
- Monthly and weekly summaries
Attendance Statistics
The dashboard shows key metrics:
| Metric | Description |
|---|---|
| Total Students | Number of students in your class |
| Present Today | Students marked present for today |
| Absent Today | Students marked absent for today |
| Average Attendance | Overall attendance percentage for the term |
Editing Past Attendance
You can edit attendance for previous days:
- Select the date from the date picker
- View the existing attendance record
- Make necessary changes
- Click Update Attendance
Note: Attendance edits are logged for audit purposes. The principal can see when and what changes were made.
Best Practices
- Mark attendance at the beginning of each class
- Update late arrivals promptly
- Review weekly attendance to identify patterns
- Communicate with parents about chronic absences