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Research shows that attendance is the single most important factor in school success.
Parents must submit an absence excuse, with a valid reason
for the absence, within 3 days of their child’s absence.
Valid absence reasons include:
-Illness, medical or dental appointment
-Death of a family member
-Family emergency
-Court hearing with documentation
-Authorized school activities
-Educational travel with prior approval
The preferred method to submit excuses is electronically through the Sapphire Community Portal.
Please see the quick reference guide for instructions.
If you are having difficulty with accessing your portal account, please contact the guidance office.
Attendance Tips
Attendance Tips
If your child is absent, you MUST send in a note. The best way to submit a note is through the Sapphire Community Portal (instructions).
There are 10 days where a parent can write a note for an absence, notes MUST be submitted within 3 days of the date of absence
If a note is not returned within 3 days of the date of absence, it becomes and UNLAWFUL absence
After the 10 parent note days have been used, a doctor's note is REQUIRED for every additional absence
Doctors notes DO NOT count towards the 10 days
Vacation/Trip days DO count towards the 10 days (see below for information on how to submit a trip request form)
Student Attendance Improvement Plan (SAIP)
If your child accrues 4 or more unlawful absences for any reason, you may be contacted to attend a School Attendance Improvement Plan (SAIP) Meeting.
The purpose of the School Attendance Improvement Conference is to examine the student's absences and reasons for the absences in an effort to improve attendance with or without additional services. During this meeting, we will develop a plan to help improve your child’s attendance.
If additional unlawful absences occur after the SAIP meeting, a citation may be issued for violating the PA Compulsory School Attendance Laws.
Please refer to the NAMS Handbook for specific information regarding our attendance policy.
If you are planning to take a trip during the school year, please follow the instructions to complete the Electronic - Non-Illness - Educational Trip Request Form.
**This form must be submitted prior to the date of the trip**
If you have any concerns regarding your child and their attendance, please contact the school. We are here to help!
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