Attendance

The key to our students' success is attendance in school. This makes Attendance Data very important to Atlanta Public Schools. 

It is very important that ALL students are scheduled appropriately for attendance data to be accurate. The Attendance module contains all tools necessary to properly enter student attendance information, maintain historical attendance records and generate reports and letters related to student attendance. 

"Students are expected to be present and arrive on time to school in accordance with the provisions of the Georgia Compulsory Attendance Law (O.C.G.A. 20-2-690.1, et seq.) and Atlanta Board of Education Policy (JB-R). Students who are absent or tardy miss valuable instructional time and other important school activities and are less likely to master those skills, concepts, and principles needed for success. Students who violate the attendance policy will be disciplined. Unexcused absences and/or truancy may also lead to legal action against the student and/or parents/guardians (see Student Attendance JB-R). The Atlanta Board of Education has developed an attendance protocol as mandated by House Bill 1190. "

Attendance Entry and Attendance Codes