# How to mark a session as complete and add progress notes as a coach

Learn how to mark an appointment as completed and add progress notes. Parents will be able to view your feedback about their student's progress.

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## Overview

Use this guide to mark an appointment as complete and add progress notes. You will document what was covered, student performance, and any recommendations for future meetings.

## Before you start

- You have completed an appointment with a student.
- The meeting has passed and is ready to be marked complete.



## Why progress feedback matters

Detailed feedback helps parents understand what happened during each meeting and track their student's development over time. Quality documentation builds trust and demonstrates the value you're providing. It also helps you remember where you left off for the next appointment, especially if you work with multiple students.

## What to include in your feedback

Effective progress notes describe what topics you covered, how the student performed, areas of strength and challenge, and what to focus on next time. Be specific but concise. Instead of "worked on math," write "practiced solving quadratic equations; student struggled with factoring but showed improvement by the end." Parents appreciate concrete details and actionable insights.

## Steps


### Step 1: Sign in as a coach

Use your coach account credentials to access the dashboard.

![Coach Dashboard after signing in](https://gigpie.com/how-tos/coaches/mark-session-complete-add-notes/01-sign-in-as-a-coach.png)



### Step 2: Navigate to Sessions

Go to the Sessions page to view your appointments.

![Session Management page listing scheduled coaching sessions](https://gigpie.com/how-tos/coaches/mark-session-complete-add-notes/02-navigate-to-sessions.png)



### Step 3: Select the completed appointment

Find the meeting you just completed and click View to open the details.

![Session details page showing Session outcome and Notes sections for a past appointment](https://gigpie.com/how-tos/coaches/mark-session-complete-add-notes/03-select-the-completed-session.png)



### Step 4: Add progress notes

Enter your feedback for the meeting, including what was covered and any observations about the student's progress.

![Progress note textarea filled in with session feedback](https://gigpie.com/how-tos/coaches/mark-session-complete-add-notes/04-add-session-notes.png)



### Step 5: Save and mark complete

Click 'Save & Mark Completed' to submit your feedback and mark the appointment as complete. Parents will be able to view this information.

![Save and Mark Completed button highlighted below the progress note](https://gigpie.com/how-tos/coaches/mark-session-complete-add-notes/05-save-and-mark-complete.png)





## What you'll accomplish

- The appointment is marked as completed.
- Your progress feedback is saved and visible to the parent.



## Related Guides

- [How to join a session](/docs/how-tos/coaches/join-a-session) - Access your scheduled appointments
- [How to schedule a session](/docs/how-tos/coaches/schedule-a-session) - Book new meetings with students
- [How to report student no-show](/docs/how-tos/coaches/report-student-no-show) - Handle attendance issues
- [Parent Portal](/features/parent-portal) - Where families see the notes you add