Homeschool attendance tracker.
Log your instructional days (and hours, if your state counts them) month by month, and watch the total climb toward your annual target — usually 180 days. It tells you at a glance how many days you've done, how many remain, and how far through the year you are. Print it for your records or a reviewer.
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Days completed
Days remaining
Year complete
| Month | Days | Hours | Remove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 0 |
Requirements vary by state and this is a planning aid, not legal advice. The default 12 months run August–July; relabel, add, or remove rows for a year-round or four-day schedule.
How many days (or hours) does your state require?
There's no national rule, and the requirement falls into three broad buckets. Some states set a day minimum — most commonly 180 instructional days, mirroring public school. Others set an hour minimum — often in the range of 900–1,000 hours per year, sometimes split by grade level. And many states set no day or hour requirement for homeschoolers at all. A few specify both days and hours.
Because the rule differs so much, this tracker lets you set the target and optionally count hours instead of (or alongside) days. Find your state's specifics on the laws-by-state hub, and if your state counts hours, the hours guide breaks down what time qualifies.
Why log attendance even when it's optional
In a state with a minimum, the log is simply your proof — the document that shows you met the requirement if anyone asks. But it's worth keeping even where no one will. A days-of-instruction count quietly documents that real schooling happened, which strengthens a portfolio, supports a future transcript, and protects you if your family ever moves to a stricter state mid-year. It costs seconds a week: jot the days (and hours, if needed) as you finish each month, and the total is always current.
Questions homeschool families actually ask
What if my state counts hours, not days?
Tick "Also track hours" to add an hours column and an hours target (defaulted to 900 — adjust to your state's figure). You can track both days and hours, or focus on whichever your state uses. The hours guide explains what time counts as instruction.
Do field trips and reading count as a school day?
Generally yes — educational outings, co-op classes, museum visits, and assigned reading are instruction. Homeschool days are also typically shorter than a public-school day because one-on-one teaching is efficient, so don't assume you need a six-hour day to count it. If your state defines a "day" by a minimum number of hours, count days that clear that bar.
When does the school year start and end?
Your choice, unless your state specifies a window. The tracker defaults to an August–July year, but you can relabel the months for a September start, a year-round schedule, or any window you keep. What matters is hitting your day/hour target within the year you're documenting.
Do I need a separate record for each child?
If your children school together most days, one attendance record for the family is usually fine; if they're on different schedules, keep one per child. Either way, name the record (the "Student / family" field) so it's clear what it covers. In 10Talents, attendance is tracked per student automatically.
Want the compliance & records playbook?
We write occasionally about staying compliant without the busywork — attendance and hours, what your state actually requires, portfolios, and keeping records you'd be glad to show a reviewer. Leave an email and we'll send it when there's something worth your time.
Mark the day done — the record keeps itself.
10Talents logs attendance per student as you check off lessons, totals your days and hours against your state's rule, and prints a compliance-ready record on demand — for unlimited children, no tally sheet.
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