What to record
For every lesson, record the date, the student, the subject or batch and whether the student was present, absent or late. Add a short note for absences, such as illness or exams, and mark if a make-up lesson is needed.
A simple register layout
Rows are students and columns are dates in the month. Mark P for present, A for absent and L for late, then count the totals at the end of the month.
- Student name and class
- Columns for each lesson date
- P, A or L in each cell
- Monthly total: lessons held, lessons attended, attendance %
- A remarks column for make-up lessons and notes
Tips for accurate attendance
Mark attendance as soon as the lesson ends, while you remember. Keep one register per student or batch. If you bill per lesson, check attendance before you issue the monthly invoice.
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