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My Homeschool Toolkit

Learn how to use My Homeschool Toolkit

Getting Started

After creating your account, you'll be guided through a simple 4-step setup process:

Setup Step 1

Step 1: School Year Information

Tell us about your school year:

  • School Name (optional) - Appears on reports
  • School Year - e.g., "2025-2026"
  • Start Date - When you began teaching
  • End Date - (optional) - We'll calculate a projected end date
  • Required Days - Usually 180 days (check your state requirements)
💡 Tip: Don't know your end date? Leave it blank! We'll calculate when you'll finish based on required days.

Step 2: Add Your Students

Add each child you're homeschooling:

  • First Name
  • Last Name
  • Grade Level - Kindergarten through 12th grade

Click "Add Another Student" to add multiple children, or "Continue to Review" when done.

💡 Tip: You can add unlimited students. The form clears after each one.
Setup Step 2

Setup Step 3

Step 3: Select Your Subjects

Choose the subjects you'll be teaching this year from common options like Math, Science, History, and more.

Don't see a subject you need? You can always add custom subjects later from your Profile page.

💡 Tip: Select at least one subject to continue. You can add or remove subjects any time after setup.

Step 4: Review & Complete

Review your information and click "Start Using My Homeschool Toolkit".

That's it! You are ready to start tracking attendance.

Setup Step 4
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Daily Attendance Tracking

Marking attendance is quick and easy. Here is how:

Weekly Entry (Recommended)

The fastest way to mark attendance:

  1. Click "Toolkit" → "Attendance"
  2. Check the box for the student for the current day
  3. Click "Submit Attendance"
  4. Repeat Daily!
💡 Tip: By default, all students are check as attended for the current day.
💡 Tip: Use the "Check All Week" button to quickly mark Monday-Friday for all students.
Weekly Entry

Edit Attendance

Edit Past Attendance

Forgot to mark a day? Made a mistake? No Problem!

  1. Click "Toolkit" → "Edit Attendance"
  2. Navigate to the month you need
  3. Check or uncheck boxes to update attendance
  4. Click "Save Changes"
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Viewing Your Data

Monthly Calendar View

See your entire month at a glance:

  • Green names = Student was present
  • Yellow background = Holidays (no school)
  • Click arrows to navigate between months

This view is read-only. To make changes, use Edit Attendance.

Calendar View

Home Page

Days Remaining Counter

Your home page shows important information:

  • Days Remaining - How many more days you need
  • Projected End Date - Date when you will finish
  • Days Attended - Total days marked present
  • Days Required - Your state requirement (usually 180)
💡 Tip: The counter updates automatically as you mark attendance. Holidays are excluded from the count.
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Tracking Grades

⭐ Premium Feature ⭐ - Track homework, quizzes, test, and participation with automatic grade calculations.

Grade Entry

Entering a Grade

Recording a grade takes just a few clicks:

  1. Click "Toolkit" → "Add Grade"
  2. Select the student and subject
  3. Choose the grade type - Homework, Quiz, Test, or Participation
  4. Enter points earned and points possible
  5. Add optional notes (great for noting a specific test or chapter)
  6. Click "Save"
💡 Tip: The percentage and letter grade are calculated automatically - no math required!

Viewing Grades

Your grades page shows each student and subject with their current average:

  • Report Card View - A quick overview, like a report card summary
  • Detailed View - See every individual grade entry

Toggle between views using the button at the top of the page.

Grades List

Grade Weights

Weighted Grade Calculations

Want tests to count more than homework? You can configure custom weights for each grade type from your Profile → School Settings page.

For example, you might choose:

  • Homework - 45%
  • Quiz - 30%
  • Test - 25%
  • Participation - 0%

Weights must always total 100%. If you don't configure weights, grades default to a simple average across all entries.

💡 Tip: If a student has no grades in one category (say, no quizzes yet), that weight is automatically redistributed across the categories the do have grades in - so nothing is unfairly penalized.
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Student Timers

Keep each student on track with visual countdown timers - perfect for timed lessons, focused work sessions, or just keeping the day moving.

Starting a Timer

Set a countdown for any student in seconds:

  1. Click "Toolkit" → "Timers"
  2. Enter a duration, in minutes, for the student
  3. Click "Start"

A colorful countdown ring appears, showing exactly how much time is left at a glance.

💡 Tip: Each student can only have one active timer at a time, so you always know exactly what they are working on.
Starting a Timer

Active Timer

Timer Controls

Once a timer is running, you have full control:

  • Pause/Resume - Stop the clock for a quick interruption, then pick back up where you left off
  • Reset - End the timer early and start fresh
  • End - Finish the timer session

The ring changes color as time runs low - yellow as a warning, then red when time is almost up.


The Bell ings - Anywhere in the App

When a timer finishes, you'll hear a school bell sound - even if you've navigated away to another page. The countdown ring will also flash to get your attention.

💡 Tip: Make sure your device's sound is turned on so you don't miss the bell!
Timer Finished
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Your Profile & Settings

Everything about your account lives in one place - school settings, students, subjects, and more.

Profile Hub

Your Profile Hub

Click "Toolkit" → "Profile" to see everything at a glance:

  • School Settings & Grade Weights
  • Students
  • Subjects
  • Account Settings
  • Current School Year

Each section has an edit link that takes you right to where you need to go.


School Settings

Update you school name, current school year details, and grading period from one form. This is also where you'll find:

⭐ Grade Weights ⭐ - Configure how much each grade type (Homework, Quiz, Test, Participation) counts toward the overall average. Weights must total 100%.
School Settings

Manage Students

Managing Students

Add, edit, or remove students any time:

  • Add a Student - Name and grade level
  • Edit a Student - Update name or grade level
  • Delete a Student - Only available if the student has no attendance or grade records yet
💡 Tip: Once a student has attendance or grades recorded, they can't be deleted - this protects your historical records.

Managing Subjects

Subjects are shared across all your students. Add new subjects, edit existing ones, or remove subjects you no longer need.

💡 Tip: A subject can't be deleted once it has grade entries attached to it - this keeps your grade history intact.
Manage Subjects

New School Year

Starting a New School Year

Between April and June, you'll see a "Start New School Year" button right on your Profile Hub. From July onward, the app will automatically promt you when it's time. This allows you to setup next year on your time schedule.

When you start a new year, you'll be guided through:

  1. Creating the new school year details
  2. Reviewing each student's GPA from the previous year
  3. Confirming each student's new grade level
💡 Tip: Your previous year's attendance and grade are never deleted - they're always there for your records.

Exporting Your Data

Your data belongs to you. From Profile → Export My Data, download CSV files for:

  • Students
  • Attendance records
  • Grade entries

These files open directly in Excel, Google Sheets, or any spreadsheet app.

Export Data

Account Settings

Account Settings

Update your username, email, or password from Profile → Account Settings.

If you ever need to permanently close your account, you'll find a "Delete My Account" option in the Danger Zone at the bottom of this page. You'll be asked to confirm your password before anything is deleted - this action cannot be undone.

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Generating Official Reports

Generate official attendance and grade reports. Viewing your attendance summary is always free — ⭐ PDF downloads are a Premium feature ⭐.

Download PDF Reports

Generate official attendance reports for your school district:

  1. Click "Toolkit" → "Reports" in the menu
  2. Review the attendance summary on the screen
  3. Click "Download PDF Reports"
  4. Save or print for your records

The PDF includes:

  • Each student's name and grade
  • Days required and days attended
  • Days remaining
  • School year dates
💡 Tip: Many states require attendance records at year-end. Keep your PDF in a safe place!
Reports Page
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Free vs Premium

My Homeschool Toolkit is free to start, with optional premium features for families who want the full toolkit.

What's Always Free

  • Attendance tracking and calendar
  • Attendance PDF reports
  • Student timers
  • Unlimited students

⭐ What's Premium ⭐

  • Grade tracking and weighted calculations
  • Professional report card PDFs
  • All future features as they launch
💡 Ready to unlock everything? Visit the Upgrade page to see current pricing and what's included.
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Common Questions

What if I made a mistake marking attendance?

Use Edit Attendance to change any past entries. Navigate to the correct month, check or uncheck boxes, and save.

Can I track multiple children?

Yes! You can add unlimited students from your Profile page. Each student's attendance and grades are tracked separately.

What counts as a school day?

Verify with your state's requirements, but mark any day you did homeschool activities. The app automatically excludes federal holidays from your required day count.

How do I add another student after setup?

Visit yourProfile → Manage Students page any time. You can add, edit, or remove students whenever you need to.

Can I export my data?

Yes! Visit Profile → Export My Data to download CSV files of your students, attendance records, and grade entries - ready to open in Excel or Google Sheets.

Is my data private?

Absolutely! Only you can see your family's records. We never share your data with anyone.

What happens when I start a new school year?

Between April and June, you'll see a "Start New School Year" button on your Profile Hub. From July onward, you'll be prompted automatically. Your previous year's attendance and grades are never deleted - they're always kept for your records.

What's the difference between Free and Premium?

Attendance tracking, the attendance calendar, and student timers are always free. Grade tracking, weighted grade calculations, and PDF reports (both attandnace and report cards) are Premium features. See out Upgrade page for current pricing.

How do weighted grades work?

You can configure what percentage each grade type (Homework, Quiz, Test, Participation) counts toward a subject's overall average from Profile → School Settings. Weights must total 100%. If you don't configure weights, grades default to a simple average across all entries.

Can I delete a student or subject?

Yes, as long as they have no attendance or grade records attached. This protects your historical data from being accidentally lost. If a student or subjext has existing records, you won't be able to delete them.

How do I permanently delte my account?

Visit Profile → Account Settings and scroll to the Danger Zone at the bottom. You'll need to confirm your password before your acount and all associated data are permanently deleted. This action cannot be undone.

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Need More Help?

We're Here to Help!

Can't find the answer you are looking for? We would love to hear from you.

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Response Time: We'll get back to you as quicxkly as we can

🐛 Found a bug? Please let us know! We are constantly improving the app based on your feedback.
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