Using Attendance in HomeTrail
HomeTrail makes it simple to log and track student attendance in a way that matches your state’s requirements and your family’s homeschooling style. Here’s everything you need to know about setting it up, marking daily attendance, and viewing totals.
⚙️ Setting Up or Changing Attendance Criteria
You can define what “attendance” means for your family, whether that’s a number of hours, days, or another standard.
Go to Trailhead (web or app).
In the Attendance section, set your criteria (e.g., “172 Days” for Colorado).
Save changes.
💡 Tip: This is flexible. HomeTrail does not enforce one definition of attendance since every state has different requirements.
✅ Marking Attendance Each Day
There are a few ways to mark daily attendance:
In the Planner (Web): Check the attendance box for a student on a given day.
From the Home Screen (App): Tap the circle next to the student’s name at the top to mark attendance.
🕑 Best Ways to Back-Fill Attendance
If you forgot to log attendance, you can quickly back-fill past days:
On the Web (Recommended):
Go to the Planner.
Navigate to the week you missed.
Check the box for each student/day that applies
This is the fastest way to catch up if you missed multiple days
In the App:
On the home page, swipe right to bring up the previous day.
Check the circle for each student/day that applies.
📊 Viewing Attendance Totals
To see how attendance is adding up:
In the App:
On the home page, click attendance and nature time totals
On the Web:
On the dashboard, you will see a chart with the totals.
📝 Attendance in Reports
Attendance is included in all major reports:
Weekly & Monthly Reports → show daily attendance logged
Year-End Report → includes cumulative totals across the academic year
Progress Reports → attendance is listed alongside subjects and activities
🔄 Resetting Attendance
Do you need to clear or restart attendance for a student? You can follow our step-by-step guide here: How to Reset Attendance in HomeTrail
🌟 Key Takeaways
Flexible: You decide what counts as “attendance.”
Easy Logging: Mark attendance daily, through Planner, app, or check-ins.
Catch-Up Friendly: Back-fill quickly through the web Planner.
Comprehensive Reports: Attendance totals roll up automatically into your reports.
With HomeTrail, you can stay compliant with state requirements and keep a clear, simple record of your homeschool journey.
