Question 1

Is ClassTrack free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ClassTrack offers a free Starter plan that includes 1 class with full core attendance features including one-tap marking, student profiles, attendance notes, and class notes. The Teacher Pro plan at $5/month (or $99 lifetime) adds unlimited classes, QR code self-check-in, attendance scorecards, seating charts, analytics, bulk upload, and CSV exports. No credit card is required to start.

Question 2

Is ClassTrack FERPA compliant?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ClassTrack is fully FERPA-compliant. All student data is encrypted at rest with AES-256 encryption and in transit with TLS 1.3, stored exclusively in U.S.-based data centers, and never sold or shared with third parties. ClassTrack collects no advertising data and performs no AI data mining on student records. A signed Data Processing Addendum (DPA) is available for school districts.

Question 3

How does QR code attendance work in ClassTrack?

Accepted Answer

Teachers start a QR session from the ClassTrack dashboard. A time-boxed QR code is displayed on the teacher's screen. Students scan it with any smartphone camera to check themselves in — no app download required. ClassTrack automatically marks students as present or tardy based on the class schedule and configurable grace periods. Teachers can see check-ins arrive in real time with timestamps.

Question 4

What makes ClassTrack different from PowerSchool, Alma SIS, or other attendance software?

Accepted Answer

ClassTrack is purpose-built for classroom teachers who need fast, simple attendance without the complexity of a full Student Information System (SIS). Unlike PowerSchool, Alma SIS, SwipeK12, or Infinite Campus, ClassTrack focuses exclusively on attendance with a one-tap interface that takes under 60 seconds per class. It requires no training, no IT department setup, and no district approval. Many teachers use ClassTrack alongside their district SIS for faster daily attendance.

Question 5

Can I export attendance data from ClassTrack?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ClassTrack Pro supports exporting attendance records to CSV format that opens in Excel, Google Sheets, or Apple Numbers. You can export attendance summaries (daily grid with scores and ranks), detailed attendance history (raw records with notes), and scorecard data. Exports can be filtered by class and date range.

Question 6

What are alternatives to paper attendance and spreadsheets for teachers?

Accepted Answer

Digital attendance apps like ClassTrack can save teachers 10-15 minutes per day compared to paper roll call or spreadsheet tracking. ClassTrack replaces manual attendance with one-tap marking where students default to present, QR code self-check-in that eliminates calling names entirely, and automatic analytics that replace manual spreadsheet formulas. Unlike paper, digital records are searchable, exportable, and backed up automatically.

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