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Classroom attendance

A monthly attendance sheet for your class.

One row per student, one column per day. Mark P / A / T for each school day and see the month at a glance.

1-page PDF · US Letter landscape · fillable every day

Tips for the best result

Set up the row order at the start of the year. Most teachers go alphabetical by last name. Put the names in the row labels and that becomes your reference for the year — students learn quickly where their row is.

Pencil first, ink at end of week. Mid-day attendance can shift (a student arrives late, leaves early). Pencil the morning mark; revisit at end of day or end of week and ink the final code.

Pair with a seat chart. Subs and observers need both — attendance for the official record, seat chart for "who is which name." Print together and clip on the same clipboard.

Scan and shred at year-end. Filled sheets contain PII. Most schools require attendance records be retained — scanning to PDF and shredding the paper satisfies retention without leaving paper in the wild.

For lesson planning
Teacher Lesson Planner
Weekly grid for class-period lesson plans — pair with the attendance sheet for a complete teacher binder.
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Year-at-a-glance
Academic Calendar
12 months across two calendar years — for at-a-glance planning of breaks, holidays, and term boundaries.
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Frequently asked questions

What attendance codes should I use?
The most common K-12 convention: P (present), A (absent), T (tardy), E (excused absence), U (unexcused absence). Some schools use ✓/✗/L. The cells are big enough for any single-character code; pick whichever your school or district standard uses.
Does this work for homeschool attendance records?
Yes — many homeschool families need a printable attendance log for state reporting. This format covers the basic requirement (date + student name + present/absent). Check your state's specific requirements; some want additional columns (subjects taught, hours of instruction).
Can I use it for clubs, after-school programs, or co-ops?
Yes. The grid format works for any recurring group — band practice, scout meetings, homeschool co-op classes, sports team training, after-school tutoring. Replace "school days" with whatever your meeting cadence is.
What about FERPA and student privacy?
A printed attendance sheet contains personally identifiable student information (PII) and is protected by FERPA. Don't leave it visible on a desk where other parents/students can see it; don't post it on a public bulletin board. Store filled sheets securely (locked drawer or scanned and shredded).
Is there a substitute teacher version?
Use this same format — print blank, leave on the desk for a sub. Some teachers print a stack at the start of the year so subs always have one available. Pair with seat-chart and class-roster handouts for a full sub kit.
Can I print one sheet for a whole year?
Not on a single page — one month per sheet keeps each cell legible. Print 9-10 sheets per year (one per school month, skipping summer if applicable) and bind in a teacher binder.
Updated through May 2026