Session Description
In “Attendance Setup and Configuration”, participants will learn how to effectively set up and configure attendance options for daily and period attendance. They will also gain knowledge of the timelines and procedures required for maintaining accurate attendance records. The session covers a range of topics including using the Attendance Dashboard to manage attendance tasks throughout the school year, setting up traditional and multi-track school calendars, configuring school terms, and maintaining attendance codes. This session is essential for school administrators, attendance clerks, and any educational professionals responsible for maintaining attendance records.
Session Content
In this session, participants will:
Set up bell schedules and block schedule calendars for a new school year
Explain the process of initializing attendance for a new school year
Configure No-Show codes and drop students as No Shows when necessary
Access various reports related to attendance
Summarize the key aspects of attendance setup and configuration
Related Documentation
Electronic Attendance Setup Procedures
School Settings - Attendance Accounting
Flex Scheduling - Bell Scheduler
Flex Scheduling - Class Calendars
Related Videos
Absence Codes and Initializing Attendance
Session Presentation
See attached for session Outline and Notes