Here are a list of items to verify when teachers are unable to take Attendance. Each item notes the type of Scheduling/Attendance setting for which it is applicable. 



NOTE: Please ensure your Attendance has been Initialized for the year before proceeding; if it has not, it must be initialized for teachers to take Attendance. 



1: Portal Options - Attendance Tab

  • Portal Options should be checked for all Scheduling/Attendance types
  • ISSUE: Teacher cannot take attendance at 8:30 AM
  • SOLUTION: Adjust the times under Attendance Times to include the entire timeframe for which a teacher should be able to submit attendance

2: Terms table (TRM)

  • Terms should be checked for all Scheduling/Attendance types
  • ISSUE: The Terms table does not include a term of Y - Year
  • SOLUTION: Add a Term of Y-year to your Terms table


 3: Block Schedule Calendar

  • The Block Schedule Calendar should be checked in Secondary Scheduling schools with Period Attendance
  • ISSUE: Cannot take Attendance for a specific period on a specific date 
  • SOLUTION: On the Block Schedule Calendar, ensure the correct Periods are selected on the Date the teacher cannot take attendance 

4: Class Calendars

  • The Class Calendar(s) should be checked in Flex Scheduling Schools with Daily or Period Attendance as well as Secondary and Elementary w/MST Scheduling schools IF applicable. 
  • ISSUE: Cannot take Attendance for a specific period on a specific date 
  • SOLUTION: On the Class Calendar associated to the Period, ensure the correct Dates are selected


5: Master Schedule > Split Term (MST.DY)

  • The Split Term (MST.DY) should be checked in Secondary and Elementary w/MST Scheduling schools with Period Attendance
  • ISSUE: Cannot take Attendance for a specific Period on a specific day 
  • SOLUTION: On the Split Term (MST.DY) field, ensure the correct Days of the Week are selected