We need a way to automatically reduce students' final grades for unexcused absences. 

The roll call tool doesn't allow for grade deductions and is based on a percentage vs straight deduction point/s. 

We tried a workaround that adjusted the final grade automatically, but it was confusing to students and instructors, alike. So, now we're adding a notes column in the gradebook where absences are recorded (so students can see this. actually, students CAN'T see the comments column) and then manually reducing the final grade outside of Canvas. 

Please add a way to automatically adjust the final grade (by point/s) that also provides documentation within Canvas (that students can also see).