Days, hours, or both
Choose how your year is counted, set per academic year, so you can match a days-based state, an hours-based state, or one that wants both.
Watch the attendance tracker in action (about a two-minute walkthrough).
An online homeschool attendance tracker
Homeschool Ace is an online homeschool attendance tracker that records your school days by days, hours, or both, against the requirement you set for your academic year. Mark what each day was, fill in a whole week at once when you fall behind, watch your progress toward your required days, and export a clean compliance report when it is time to report to your state. It is part of the all-in-one Homeschool Ace app, so attendance sits next to your lessons, grades, and records instead of living in a separate spreadsheet.
What you can track
Mark day types
Label each day: school day, field trip, co-op, sick day, vacation, holiday, or a custom type you create. Decide which types count toward your required days.
One day or a whole stretch
Record a single day as it happens, or bulk-fill a week or a stretch you missed so catching up never means clicking day by day.
See your progress
The dashboard and year calendar show your pace, estimated completion, and gaps toward your required days and hours, so you always know where you stand.
Export a compliance report
Produce a report and calendar you can print or save as PDF or Excel, audit-ready and formatted to submit to your state.
Part of the all-in-one app
Attendance lives alongside lessons, grades, and records in one place, with unlimited students included.
How to track homeschool attendance
- Set how your year is counted, by days, by hours, or both, and the number your state requires for the academic year.
- Record each school day as it happens, or bulk-fill a week or a stretch you missed in one step.
- Mark what each day was (school day, field trip, co-op, sick, vacation, holiday, or a custom type) and choose which types count.
- Follow your progress toward the requirement on the dashboard and year calendar, including pace, estimated completion, and any gaps.
- Export a compliance report and calendar as a printout, PDF, or Excel file when it is time to report.
Who it is for
It is built for homeschooling parents in states that require day or hour tracking, and for anyone who simply wants an audit-ready record of their school year. If your state asks you to count instructional days, log hours, or prove attendance on request, this keeps that record accurate without extra bookkeeping. With unlimited students included, one family account covers every child.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I track homeschool attendance?
- Pick whether your state counts days, hours, or both, then record each school day as it happens or bulk-fill a stretch you missed. Mark the type of each day (school day, field trip, co-op, sick, vacation, holiday, or a custom type) and choose which types count toward your required days. Homeschool Ace keeps a running total and shows your progress toward the requirement.
- How many days is a homeschool year?
- Many states that regulate homeschooling expect around 180 instructional days or roughly 900 to 1,000 hours per year, but the exact number varies by state and sometimes by grade level. Set your own required days or hours for the academic year, and Homeschool Ace tracks your pace against that target.
- Do I have to track homeschool hours?
- It depends on your state. Some states count instructional days, some count hours, and some accept either. Homeschool Ace lets you track by days, by hours, or by both at once, set per academic year, so you can match whatever your state asks for.
- How do I prove homeschool attendance to my state?
- Keep a dated record of the days you taught and export it when you need to report. Homeschool Ace produces a compliance report and a year calendar you can print or save as PDF or Excel, showing your days, hours, and day types in an audit-ready format.
- Does Homeschool Ace track attendance for multiple kids?
- Yes. Homeschool Ace includes unlimited students on every plan, so you can keep a separate attendance record for each child in the same family account and export a report for each one.
Keep going
Attendance is one part of the record. These free tools and pages cover the rest of the homeschool year.
Start tracking attendance today.
Record days and hours, mark day types, and export a compliance report, all inside the all-in-one Homeschool Ace app with unlimited students.
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