Attendance Concerns

Built for Deans & Division Heads to keep track of students of concern. Schools can define custom attendance rules that trigger alerts & workflows when specific thresholds are met. Surface patterns of absences and lateness, so staff can intervene early.
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Don’t wait until grades drop

Spot repeated absences or tardiness before they impact learning or wellbeing.

Take attendance fast

Proactively identify attendance issues before they escalate

Automated thresholds flag concerning patterns staff might otherwise miss.

Don’t let students slip through the cracks

Timely alerts ensure the right people are notified and can step in quickly & proactively.

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Attendance is more than just checking who’s in class. It’s a key indicator of student engagement and well-being. Patterns of lateness or absence can be the first signs of deeper issues, whether academic, social, or personal. But without a structured way to track and respond to these trends, at-risk students can slip through the cracks.

How Attendance Concerns work

With Attendance Concerns, schools can define custom attendance rules that trigger alerts when specific thresholds are met. This means:

  • Schools set the rules, and Orah notifies staff when a student meets the criteria for concern (e.g., three unexcused absences in a row).
  • Schools using Orah’s well-being and behavior monitoring can link attendance concerns to student records for a complete picture of their well-being.
  • The right people are notified in real time, enabling proactive check-ins and follow-ups.

Attendance Concerns in Action

Schools can configure Attendance Concerns to flag issues such as:

  • Three unexcused absences in a row for a specific class. A teacher is alerted to check in with the student.
  • Repeated tardiness over two weeks. A dean of students receives a notification to assess potential causes.
  • A boarding student missing evening check-ins multiple times. House staff are prompted to follow up and ensure the student is safe.

Without a structured process, attendance concerns often go unnoticed until a student is already at risk. By linking real-time attendance tracking with proactive intervention, schools can now take action before issues escalate.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the price of each product plan?

Your cost is calculated based on the number of students you have and which features you need. Please contact us for assistance and to get a tailored quote.

Is there a free trial available?

Yes! There is a free trial available for many of our products, to set one up, you must first book a demo with our team to assess our fit for your school, then we can help to setup your trial.

How quickly will we see results with Orah?

It depends on the product and your school's appetite for change. Attendance Insights & Alerts can be operational within a few hours depending on which Student Information System you use. Orah's Student Location products require some systematic change, but most schools report strong positive feedback from staff within the first 2 months of making the switch.

For our Behavior & Well-being products, and in particular, schools implementing Mood Checks, we're seeing meaningful results within the first 2-3 weeks.

What hardware do I need?

All Orah products can be run on any device with an internet browser connection.
The Orah Checkpoint App requires an iPad running on iOS 10+ for automated student check-ins.

Can I buy Orah products on their own?

Yes. You can build your Orah bundle to your specific school specifications. Contact us to learn more about what plan is best for you.

Is there onboarding and implementation support?

All schools will have their own dedicated success manager who will build a custom onboarding plan with you, and be there to help you at every step of the way. This is an additional one-time charge that is added to your first subscription term.

To ensure your success, you may be able to purchase in-person training as an optional add-on, depending on your location.

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