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Class Attendance Roll Type Setting

Set up your class attendance roll type to start taking roll call for SIS based classes

Video walkthrough

This video walks through how to set up a class attendance roll template in Orah, including configuring roll codes, rules, automation settings, and alerts:

What is Class Attendance Roll Type Setting ?

Class Attendance Roll Type Settings allow administrators to configure automated attendance tracking for scheduled classes, lessons, and group meetings. These settings enable automatic roll creation, student marking, and attendance record generation based on class schedules and student check-ins.

​🧭 Navigate
​Admin Console → Attendance Supervise → Rolls
https://app.orah.com/staff/school-management/manage-roll/roll-types


🛂 Get Access to Class Attendance Roll Type Settings

  • You will be able to see this settings page if you have Roll Settings permission

  • Ask your admin to assign Roll Settings access under additional permissions to individual staff (or in bulk using Roles)

  • Requires `scheduled_rolls` feature flag to be enabled


​Settings Under Class Attendance Roll Type

The Class Attendance Roll Type configuration is organized into 5 main sections :

  1. Automation [BETA - QR scan via Checkpoint App]

☝🏽 Note - A default roll type will be created for the school to get started.


Section 1: Roll Code

Configure the attendance codes/states available when taking class attendance roll call.

Default Roll Codes: Unmarked, Present, Tardy Excused (TE), Tardy Unexcused (TU), Absent Excused (AE), Absent Unexcused (AU), On Absence (Excused).


Section 2: Rules

Configure rules for how passes interact with class attendance rolls — whether staff can end or disconnect passes during the roll.


Section 3: Default Options

Configure default behaviors including automatically checking students into locations when marked present or late.


Section 4: Automation

Configure automated attendance marking, including auto-start and auto-end of rolls, automatic roll codes based on check-in timing, and automated attendance via Kiosk or NFC checkpoints.


Section 5: Alerts

Configure student roll state alerts (notify students when marked absent, late, etc.) and staff reminders for incomplete roll checks.


Class Attendance Roll Type Settings provide powerful automation for tracking student attendance in scheduled classes, reducing manual work while ensuring accurate attendance records.

For additional support or advanced configuration needs, contact your system administrator or Orah support team.

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