Attendance

The Attendance section allows you to monitor your child's school attendance and identify any patterns or concerns.

Accessing Attendance

1. Click "Attendance" in the sidebar navigation
2. Select a child (if multiple)
3. View attendance records

Attendance Overview

Summary Statistics

At the top, see:

• Total days - School days in the term
• Days present - Days attended
• Days absent - Days missed
• Attendance rate - Percentage

Status Types

Status	Description	Indicator
Present	Attended class	Green
Absent	Did not attend	Red
Late	Arrived late	Yellow
Excused	Approved absence	Blue

Viewing Records

Calendar View

See attendance on a monthly calendar:

• Color-coded days
• Click any day for details
• Navigate between months

List View

See chronological attendance:

• Date
• Status for each class/day
• Any notes or remarks

Attendance Patterns

Identifying Trends

Look for patterns:

• Frequent absences on certain days
• Consistent lateness
• Improving or declining attendance
• Seasonal patterns

Attendance Impact

Understand how attendance affects:

• Academic performance
• Exam eligibility
• School standing
• Social development

WARNING

Most schools require minimum attendance (75-80%). Low attendance can affect grades and progression.

Attendance Alerts

Notifications

You'll be notified when:

• Your child is marked absent
• Your child arrives late
• Attendance drops below threshold
• Multiple consecutive absences

Threshold Alerts

Receive warnings when:

• Attendance falls below school requirement
• Pattern of absences detected
• Action may be needed

Excused Absences

Legitimate Absences

Some absences may be excused:

• Medical appointments
• Family emergencies
• Religious observances
• School-approved activities

Documenting Absences

To excuse an absence:

1. Contact the school
2. Provide documentation (doctor's note, etc.)
3. School marks as excused
4. May not count against attendance rate

Communicating with School

Reporting Absences

Notify school when your child will be absent:

1. Contact school in advance when possible
2. Use the Messages feature
3. Provide reason and expected duration
4. Submit documentation if required

Discussing Concerns

If attendance is an issue:

1. Message your child's teacher
2. Request a meeting
3. Work on improvement plan
4. Monitor progress

Multiple Children

When you have multiple children:

• View attendance per child
• Switch using child selector
• Compare patterns if helpful

Tips for Good Attendance

1. Establish routines - Consistent sleep and morning schedules
2. Plan ahead - Schedule appointments outside school hours
3. Communicate - Notify school of planned absences
4. Monitor health - Address recurring illness
5. Stay engaged - Help your child see value in attendance
6. Address issues - If your child avoids school, find out why

Downloading Records

Export Options

1. Click "Download" or "Export"
2. Select format (PDF or Excel)
3. Choose date range
4. Download

Useful for:

• Medical records
• Verification purposes
• Personal records