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Attendance setup and usage

Homeroom marking, CSV import, period marks, and parent absence alerts.

This teaching & schedule guide covers timetable software for schools for K-12 day schools. Whether you are evaluating cloud school management software or configuring Schoolyi after go-live, you will find practical steps for attendance management software, school scheduling software - written for administrators and staff, not developers.

Last updated July 24, 2026

Setup workflow

  1. Assign class / co-class teachers so homeroom staff can open /attendance.
  2. Ensure classes have active student memberships for the register.
  3. Optional: enable absence email via communication preferences / SMTP.

Usage workflow

  1. Homeroom teacher opens /attendance → class and date (today default).
  2. Mark Present, Absent, or Late → save (bulk mark-all available).
  3. Absent → parents get in-app notification + optional email; link opens /parent-dashboard/attendance?childId=.
  4. Period marks are experimental: /attendance/period requires a published slot and does not replace homeroom.
  5. Admin historical import: paste or upload CSV (date, studentId, status, optional session) → POST /api/attendance/bulk-import.
  6. Students review /my-attendance; parents use /parent-dashboard/attendance with child picker.

Common questions

Quick answers in plain language.

What is timetable software for schools?+

Homeroom marking, CSV import, period marks, and parent absence alerts. This is a core topic in Teaching & schedule on Schoolyi.

How do I set up attendance setup and usage in school management software?+

Follow the steps in this guide during timetable, attendance, lesson plans, and curriculum. Start with getting-started docs if you are new to Schoolyi, then apply the workflows here for your school year.

How does Schoolyi handle attendance workflows?+

Homeroom marking, CSV import, period marks, and parent absence alerts.

Is there a timetable software for schools guide for school administrators?+

Yes. This article is part of the public Teaching & schedule documentation at /docs - written for administrators, operators, and IT teams.

Who manages attendance setup and usage at a typical K-12 school?+

Usually teaching & schedule and front-office staff responsible for timetable software for schools. Teachers and finance may have scoped access depending on your role configuration.

Does Schoolyi support attendance management software?+

Yes. Schoolyi is a cloud school management system (SMS) with connected modules on one student roster and academic calendar. See related guides below or contact us for a demo focused on timetable software for schools.

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