Reasons-Based Attendance

Attach a clear reason to every absence and tardy, so your school always knows where students are and why.

Connect your reason codes to your SIS

Orah integrates with Blackbaud, Veracross, FACTS, and other major Student Information Systems. Every attendance reason maps to your SIS rules, so data stays consistent across platforms. Admins can tailor reason codes and user permissions to match how your school works.

Make emergency roll calls more informed

With a reason behind every absence and tardy, your emergency roll calls show not just who is missing but why. Schools like Northwood account for all students in under 90 seconds during drills.

Keep records clear and consistent for everyone

Staff select from straightforward categories: excused, unexcused, or not expected. This reduces errors, saves time, and means fewer follow-up questions from parents. Leadership gets board-ready reports that support compliance and demonstrate duty of care.

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### Attach a reason to every absence When staff mark attendance, they choose from clear reason categories. No more guessing, no more inconsistent records across classrooms. ### Sync with your Student Information System Orah maps your reason codes to Blackbaud, Veracross, FACTS, and other major SIS platforms. Data stays consistent without manual reconciliation. ### Get a fuller picture in emergencies and reports Emergency roll calls show why students are away, not just that they're missing. Leadership pulls board-ready reports showing true student presence.

Trusted by leading independent schools

"Every student is checked in physically, seen by a mentor and marked present. It’s critical for student safety, but also for peace of mind. In a community this diverse, knowing where everyone is at night is non-negotiable"

Simon Ramsay

Head of Residential Life

“We are all about teaching the whole student, having one system where everyone is on the same page—boarding, day school, parents, faculty—helps us do that.”

Jennifer Guarino

Director of Residential Life

Campus safety loves being able to see, day by day, how many students they anticipate being on campus

Rochelle Karakey

Student Systems Analyst

It was pretty seamless. Within three or four weeks, we pretty much had everybody taking attendance in Orah.

Nicole Jules

Assistant Head of School for Student Affairs

"Excellent software and system that fits in very easily"

Andrew Ottaway

Head of Economics and Business

The checkpoint kiosk has provided a professional way to manage the sign in/out of the pupils and staff, which supports the safeguarding of pupils. The system is very easy to use, allowing proper management of access.

Anna Kempster

Head of IT Systems

“Within 90 seconds, everybody was accounted for and we identified the kids that were missing... Orah is incredibly effective at making sure your students are safe and accounted for. That's the most important thing we do."

John Spear

Assistant Head for School Life

"Empowering all adults with a digital platform to instantly update information about student location has increased our ability to know where students are. This has been the most helpful in terms of increasing communication and capacity."

Allie Maxwell

Director of Residential Life

"We implemented Orah in the middle of a school year and were up and running within a few days. Our staff were trained in a day and the students found the system extremely user-friendly and easy to navigate."

Matthew Gerber

Director of Information and Education Technology

"We have greatly appreciated the simplicity that Orah has provided in helping us create a safe and healthy campus."

Marcia Yochum

Dean of Students

"I don't think you can look a parent in the eye and say 'we are doing everything we can' if you don't have Orah on your campus. There is no better way to keep track of students on and off campus in our modern age."

Andrew Wright

Director of Residential Life

"If we don’t know that our students are safe and they are where they’re supposed to be, then we can’t really do anything else. Orah has made that part of our job much more efficient and much more sound."

Ashley McDowell

Dean of Students

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.