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Show current learners from the selected term and class.
Attendance tracking
School Attendance Management System for Uganda
MySchool helps teachers and administrators record attendance from current class lists and review learner attendance history. Because attendance uses the school’s term and enrollment structure, records stay connected to the right learners and classes.
Public guide
MySchool setup map
Step 1
Present
Step 2
Absent
Step 3
Late
Step 4
History
Why it matters
Attendance starts with accurate class placement
An attendance system cannot be reliable when learners are missing from the selected term or attached to the wrong class. MySchool uses enrollment and assignment context to support a cleaner daily routine.
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Allow assigned teachers to record attendance for their teaching scope.
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Keep attendance history available for administrators, learners, and linked parents where permitted.
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Highlight missing attendance work without inventing records.
What it covers
A practical attendance workflow
Schools can use MySchool for daily attendance and class-based attendance while maintaining a consistent learner record.
Current class lists
Use selected-term enrollment rather than outdated profile labels.
Attendance status
Record present, absent, late, sick, or other supported school statuses.
Teacher workflow
Give teachers a focused attendance view for their assigned classes.
Admin oversight
Review whether attendance has been marked and where follow-up is needed.
Learner history
Keep term attendance connected to the student’s wider school record.
Family visibility
Share relevant attendance information with linked parents and students where enabled.
Who uses it
Built around real school responsibilities.
Each role gets focused access while the school keeps administration and sensitive records controlled.
Teachers
Records attendance from an accurate class or teaching assignment list.
Administrators
Reviews coverage, class setup, and learners who need placement correction.
Headteachers
Uses attendance trends as one input for school follow-up and learner support.
Parents and students
Views relevant attendance history through controlled portal access.
Benefits
Attendance information that stays connected
The goal is not simply to collect daily marks. It is to preserve useful attendance context alongside classes, terms, learners, and authorized school follow-up.
- 1Faster attendance entry from current learner lists.
- 2Clearer visibility into missing attendance sessions.
- 3Historical records that remain linked to the learner.
- 4Less manual consolidation for reports and parent follow-up.
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Questions
Common questions
Can teachers take attendance in MySchool?+
Yes. Teachers can use their assigned class context to record attendance where the school has configured the workflow.
Does attendance follow the active term?+
Attendance uses the school’s term and enrollment context so current class lists remain separate from historical placements.
Can parents view attendance?+
Linked parents can view relevant learner attendance through the parent portal where the school enables access.
Does MySchool automatically decide why a learner is absent?+
No. The school records and follows up attendance according to its own policies and verified information.
Next step
See how MySchool can support your school.
Explore the public demo first or register a school workspace when your team is ready to begin a structured setup.