After the Bell: Attendance
School & program attendance
About
This app simplifies daily attendance tracking for educators and program staff. It allows for quick roll calls, real-time syncing across devices, and easy roster management. Features include emergency contact access, student progress tracking, and report generation.
What's New in After the Bell
1.4.0
October 1, 2026
• Bring your team in: invite staff by email or QR code, or let them find your school and ask to join. • Set up your school your way: grades Pre-K to 12, rooms in any format, and your own wings or program groups. • Health info and Student IDs: record allergies, medications, conditions and who can pick up. • Update from SchoolDoc: import an Excel export, or connect SchoolDoc directly, and review every change before it's saved. • Districts and providers: manage several sites together at console.chasesys.dev. • Sign in with Google or Microsoft, alongside Apple and email. • Tap a notification to go straight to the request it's about. • A fresh new look, the Bell theme, and a What's New screen after each update.
MoreFAQ
How does After the Bell help with student engagement?
Students can earn points within After the Bell that hatch a collectible pet. Families can watch this pet grow online, and seasonal sprite sets offer fresh starts.
Can multiple staff members use After the Bell simultaneously?
Yes, the app supports sharing a school year with staff via a simple invite code. Everyone's attendance marks sync in real time across devices, and trusted staff can be promoted to admin.
What information is available for emergencies in After the Bell?
In case of an emergency, the app provides one-tap calling for emergency contacts. Allergy badges are displayed directly on the roster, and notes and tags per student are also accessible.
How easy is it to set up After the Bell?
Setup is designed to be quick. You can import your roster from an Excel file, with names, rooms, grades, and parent contacts detected automatically. The app can also scan your school calendar for events.
Does After the Bell work without an internet connection?
Yes, After the Bell works offline. Any attendance changes made while offline will sync automatically once you are back online.
What kind of reports can I generate with After the Bell?
You can generate print-ready PDF reports of today's attendance with a single tap. The app also offers CSV and JSON export options for record-keeping purposes.
Is After the Bell suitable for all ages?
After the Bell has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for use in environments with younger children. The student engagement features are designed to appeal to children.
How often is After the Bell updated?
The latest version, 1.4.0, was released on October 1, 2026. This indicates a relatively active development cycle, with updates likely occurring periodically to improve functionality and address any issues.
