Taking Manual Attendance (Roll Call Method)
Mark student attendance class-by-class using the simple roll call interface in EduSuite OS.
Taking Manual Attendance (Roll Call Method)
TL;DR: Teachers open their class, see the student list, and tap Present/Absent for each student. It takes less than 2 minutes per class and parents get notified automatically.
Step-by-Step
- Teacher logs in and goes to Attendance → Mark Attendance.
- Select the class and section (pre-selected if class teacher).
- The student list appears with all enrolled students.
- For each student, tap:
- ✅ Present (green)
- ❌ Absent (red)
- ⏰ Late (yellow — optional)
- 🏥 Leave (blue — with reason)
- Click Submit Attendance.
Shortcuts
- Mark All Present — Click the "All Present" button, then mark individual absentees. Fastest method for classes with high attendance.
- Copy Yesterday — If attendance is the same as yesterday, click "Copy Previous Day" and modify exceptions.
Attendance Status Options
| Status | Meaning | Color |
|---|---|---|
| Present | Student is in class | 🟢 Green |
| Absent | Student is not in school | 🔴 Red |
| Late | Arrived after start time | 🟡 Yellow |
| Excused | Absent with approved leave | 🔵 Blue |
| Half Day | Present for part of the day | 🟠 Orange |
Who Can Mark Attendance?
| Role | Can Mark |
|---|---|
| Class Teacher | Their assigned class only |
| Subject Teacher | Their assigned classes (if period-wise enabled) |
| Admin | Any class |
| Super Admin | Any class |
Editing Attendance
If a mistake was made:
- Go to Attendance → Today's Log.
- Find the class.
- Click Edit.
- Change the attendance status for the affected student(s).
- Click Update.
Edit window: Attendance can be modified until end of day (or as configured by admin).
What Happens After Marking
- ✅ Dashboard updates with today's attendance count
- 📱 Parents of absent students get an automatic notification (if enabled)
- 📊 Attendance reports update in real-time
- 📋 Class teacher's dashboard shows section attendance summary
Troubleshooting
Q: A student is missing from the attendance list. A: Check if the student is enrolled in the correct class/section. Also verify their status is "Active."
Q: I accidentally submitted wrong attendance. A: Use the Edit function (see above). You have until end of day to make corrections.
Q: Can I mark attendance for a past date? A: Admins can backfill attendance for up to 7 days. Go to Attendance → Mark Attendance → Select Date.
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