Open topic with navigation

Setting a default attendance code for a class or homeroom

Once you set a default attendance code for the school, you have the option of setting a different one for specific classes or homerooms; for example, in a school using Present as the default code might have an independent study class that uses Absent. When you change the default attendance code for a class or homeroom, Chancery SMS also changes the code associated with the relevant (Present/Absent/Tardy) quick-entry button for this class [>>]. The procedure differs by school and class type.

To set the default attendance code for an elementary school class [You can do this if your role is School Administrator.SA]:

1

On the home page, in the control bar under ADMIN, click Scheduling. The Scheduling page appears.

2

Under Step 4, click Class Setup. The Class Setup page appears.

3

Find and view the class. The Class Setup page appears.

=

Click Display All Records or search for a specific class.

4

Under the Class Information panel, select a Default attendance code [Figure 101].

5

Click Save.

To set the default attendance code for a secondary school class [You can do this if your role is School Administrator.SA]:

1

On the home page, in the control bar under ADMIN, click Scheduling. The Scheduling page appears.

2

Click Master Schedule. The Master Schedule page appears.

3

Find and view the class.

=

Click Display All Records or search for a specific class.

4

Select the class check box.

5

Under the Class Information panel, select a Default attendance code [Figure 101].

6

Click Save.

To set the default attendance code for a secondary school homeroom [You can do this if your role is School Administrator.SA]:

1

On the home page, in the control bar under ADMIN, click School Setup. The School Setup page appears.

2

Under School, click Homerooms. The Homerooms page appears [>>].

3

Select the homeroom check box.

4

In the Actions menu click Edit Homeroom.... The Edit Homeroom page appears.

5

Click a Default attendance code.

6

Click OK.

Pearson
Always Learning
www.pearsonschoolsystems.com 
Tel: 866-434-6276
Email: psstechsupp@pearson.com