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Attendance Tracking Documentation

Complete guide to tracking student attendance in the Academix system

Attendance Status Types

Present

Student attended the lesson/class period.

Absent

Student was not present for the lesson/class period.

Late

Student arrived after the lesson/class period started.

Excused

Student was absent with a valid excuse (e.g., medical, family emergency).

Attendance Management Actions

Take Attendance

Record daily attendance for classes and lessons.

View Attendance History

Browse attendance records by date, class, or student.

Generate Reports

Create attendance reports and analytics.

Export Data

Download attendance data in various formats.

Set Notifications

Configure attendance alerts and notifications.

Manage Settings

Configure attendance tracking preferences.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Recording Daily Attendance

To record attendance for a class:

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Select the class from the dropdown menu

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Choose the lesson or subject for the attendance session

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Select the date for the attendance record

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Mark each student as present or absent:

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• Click the checkbox for present students

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• Leave unchecked for absent students

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• Use "Mark All Present" for quick entry

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Add any notes or comments about absences

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Click "Save Attendance" to record the data

Viewing Attendance Records

To view attendance records:

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Navigate to the attendance dashboard

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Select the class you want to view

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Choose the date range for the records

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View attendance summary and statistics

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Click on individual attendance sessions for details

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Filter by specific students or date ranges

Generating Attendance Reports

To create attendance reports:

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Click the "Generate Report" button

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Select the report type:

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• Daily Summary

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• Weekly/Monthly Report

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• Individual Student History

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• Class Comparison

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Choose the date range and filters

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Select the output format (PDF, Excel, CSV)

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Click "Generate" to create the report

Using Attendance Analytics

Access attendance analytics and insights:

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Navigate to the Analytics section

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View attendance trends and patterns

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Identify students with poor attendance

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Compare attendance across classes

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Set up attendance alerts and notifications

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Export analytics data for further analysis

Bulk Attendance Entry

For efficient attendance recording:

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Select multiple students using checkboxes

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Use "Mark Selected Present" for bulk actions

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Use "Mark Selected Absent" for bulk actions

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Apply attendance status to entire class sections

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Save bulk entries with a single click

Exporting Attendance Data

To export attendance data:

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Select the export option from the menu

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Choose the data range (date, class, student)

3

Select the export format (CSV, Excel, PDF)

4

Include additional data (notes, statistics)

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Click "Export" to download the file

Setting Up Attendance Notifications

Configure attendance alerts:

1

Go to Notification Settings

2

Set attendance thresholds (e.g., 3 consecutive absences)

3

Choose notification recipients (parents, administrators)

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Select notification method (email, SMS, in-app)

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Set notification frequency and timing

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Save notification preferences

Detailed Guide

Attendance Tracking Overview

The Attendance Tracking module provides comprehensive tools for monitoring student attendance across all classes and lessons. It allows teachers and administrators to record daily attendance, track attendance patterns, generate reports, and identify students with attendance issues. The system supports both manual attendance entry and automated tracking features.

Key Features

Daily attendance recording for all classes and lessons, attendance history tracking, attendance statistics and analytics, automated attendance reports, attendance alerts and notifications, bulk attendance entry, attendance export capabilities, attendance pattern analysis, and integration with student management and class systems.

Attendance Dashboard

The attendance dashboard provides an overview of attendance data across the school. It displays key metrics including overall attendance rates, daily attendance summaries, attendance trends, and alerts for students with poor attendance. You can filter data by class, date range, or specific criteria to focus on relevant information.