Elimu Bora simplifies attendance tracking for both students and staff. The system automatically generates daily registers, handles absence follow-ups, and notifies guardians in real-time.Documentation Index
Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.elimuboraerp.com/llms.txt
Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
Marking Registers
Learn how to mark morning and afternoon student registers.
Absence Follow-Ups
Track and resolve reasons for student absences.
Staff Attendance
Manage staff sign-ins and corrections.
Reports & Exports
Generate and download attendance summaries.
Marking Registers
Daily registers are automatically created for every class. Teachers can mark them directly from the dashboard or the Registers module.Open the Register
Navigate to Registers in the sidebar. Select the register for your class and the correct session (Morning or Afternoon).
Mark Student Status
For each student, select their status:
- Present: The student is in class.
- Absent: The student is not in class (automatically triggers a follow-up).
- Late: The student arrived after the grace period.
- Early Leave: The student left before the end of the session.
- Activity Leave: The student is away for an approved school activity.
You can use the Mark All Present button to quickly mark all students as present and then manually adjust any absentees.
Absence Follow-Ups
When a student is marked as Absent or Late, the system automatically creates a pending follow-up record to ensure the reason is documented.Navigate to Follow-Ups
Go to Registers and click on the Follow-Ups tab or navigate directly to the Follow-Ups section.
Document the Reason
Open the pending follow-up for a student. Select the reason provided by the guardian (e.g., Sick, Family Emergency, Transport Issue).
Add Notes & Evidence
Add any relevant notes and upload evidence if required (e.g., a medical note or a letter from the guardian).
Staff Attendance
Staff members can sign in and out daily to track their attendance and punctuality.- Staff Sign-In
- Management Review
Staff members can sign in using their own devices or a designated school kiosk:
- Navigate to Attendance → Staff.
- Click Sign In when you arrive at school.
- Click Sign Out when leaving at the end of the day.
Reports and Exports
Generate comprehensive reports to analyze attendance patterns across the school.Select Report Type
Go to Attendance → Reports (or the Reports section in Registers). Choose from:
- Daily Snapshot: A summary of today’s attendance.
- Student Summary: Total attendance percentage for individual students.
- Class/Stream Report: Performance of a specific class over a period.
Filter & Generate
Set the date range and filters (e.g., specific grade levels or streams) and click Generate.
FAQs & Troubleshooting
What happens if I forget to mark a register?
What happens if I forget to mark a register?
The register will remain in a “Pending” state. Administrators will see a warning badge on their dashboard, and you will receive a notification to complete it.
Can I change a register after it's confirmed?
Can I change a register after it's confirmed?
Once confirmed, a register is locked. To make changes, an administrator must Reopen the register first.
Why is a student missing from the register?
Why is a student missing from the register?
Check if the student is correctly assigned to the grade and stream. If they were recently admitted or moved, the register might need to be refreshed or their profile updated.
Are notifications sent for Late arrivals?
Are notifications sent for Late arrivals?
Yes, depending on your school settings, guardians can be notified for both Absences and Late arrivals.