The Attendance Overview provides a comprehensive view of all student attendance within a specified date range. By default, it displays today’s attendance, but you can adjust the date range at the top of the page. Key actions include:
Note: Click on each heading link below to see in more detail.
- Search and View Student Profiles
- Manage Absent Notes & Requests
- Manage Lates
- Approve Permission to Leave (PTL)
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Respond to Please Checks
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Critical Actions for Schools
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Approve Permission to Leave (PTL)
Approval is essential for the following reasons:
- Ensures parents receive confirmation of their request.
- Allows students to sign out on the tablet.
- Provides a log of the student’s departure for safeguarding and record-keeping.
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Notifies parents when their child has left school.
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Action Please Checks
When parents receive an Absence Request, they can either approve it or click "Please Check" if they believe the student should be present. Completing this action is crucial because:
- It ensures parents receive responses to their requests.
- Prevents attendance records from being delayed or incomplete.
These actions help maintain accurate attendance records and improve parental communication.