Attendance

Report the absence in writing- If a student is absent for all or part of a school day, a parent or guardian must report the absence in writing if it is to be excused (it might not be excused, depending on the reason given). It is not necessary to call. The absence note or email must be sent by a parent or guardian to the attendance secretary within three school days after the student returns to school. Otherwise, the absence will be considered unexcused. The absence note should include:

• Student Name

• ID Number

• Grade

• Correct Dates of Absence and/or period(s)

• Specific Reason for Absence (‘family emergency’ is too vague)

• Parent/Guardian daytime telephone number

• Parent/Guardian signature

• A doctor’s note for absences greater than three days

Have your student make up missed work- Students should communicate with their teachers to obtain missed assignment instructions.

Send a note or email to the attendance secretary in advance for all planned early dismissals (e.g. a dentist appointment). Be sure to include:

• Student Name

• ID Number

• Grade

• Date & time of dismissal, and if the student will be returning to school that same day

• Whether the student is driving or will be picked up

• Specific Reason for leaving (‘family emergency’ is too vague)

• Parent/Guardian daytime telephone number

• Parent/Guardian signature

Juniors and Seniors: If you are planning a college visit, please submit your note to attendance at least three days in advance to be excused. Quince Orchard High School permits up to five college visits per current school year. Check with attendance periodically to see how many visits you have remaining.