Attendance

Student Absences

• Parents and guardians are to submit absence requests through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal or by email to mtsdattendance@mtsd.org

• Parents should submit any full day absences, early dismissals, or late arrivals for their students

• Written excuses are not needed if the absence has been submitted electronically.

Vacation

• Parents should use the fillable vacation form below or obtain a form from the student’s school.

• The form is to be submitted to Central Attendance at mtsdattendance@mtsd.org or to the school.

• A vacation form is required to excuse the absences.

• Parents/students are responsible for communicating with the school regarding missed work.

VACATION REQUEST FORM

Excuses

• Parents and guardians are to submit excuses electronically through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal or to Central Attendance at mtsdattendance@mtsd.org.

• If a paper excuse is needed, it can be turned at the school.

• Absence excuses must be received within 3 days of the student’s return to school.

• Absences in excess of 18 days will be unlawful without a medical excuse.

Late Arrivals

• Parents are to submit late arrivals through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal or by email to mtsdattendance@mtsd.org.

• The student is to check in at the front window upon arrival to school.

Student Leaving Early

• Parents are to submit early dismissals through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal or by email to mtsdattendance@mtsd.org.

• Dismissals are to be entered with prior notice or delays may occur.

• Students are to check out at the front window before being dismissed.

Missed School Work

• Parents/students are to check Google Classroom or contact the school directly for missed work. A student must miss 3 consecutive days before schoolwork can be requested from the student's teacher(s).

ATTENDANCE POLICYAT-A-GLANCE

*3 unexcused (unlawful) absences = Parent must attend a Student Attendance Improvement Plan Meeting at school

*6 unlawful absences = School is required to file a truancy citation with the District Magistrate

**18 total absences = after the 18th absence, ALL ABSENCES REQUIRE AN EXCUSE ISSUED BY A MEDICAL PROVIDER

*Please note:  Tardy and Early Dismissal minutes accumulate to equal absences