Attendance Protocols – SY 25-26

Student District of Philadelphia – Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities

What to do if your student is absent? Please select one of the following

• Call the school to report the absence 215-400-3030 – a note is still required
• Email secretary Ms. Ciara: ccunninghamkent@philasd.org
• Complete the Absent Note Google Form
• A note/email must be sent every time your child is absent from school.
• Not all absences are excusable.  Please refer to the Student and Families Handbook for reasons that can be excused.

Just a few important reminders about attendance:

• Students absent more than 3 consecutive days should present an excuse note from a medical doctor within three days of their absence.   No more than 8 excuse notes written by parents / caregivers will be accepted in one school year.   After 8 absences, the notes must come from a doctor.
• Any student with 3 or more unexcused absences will receive a legal notice regarding absences. Six or more unexcused absences will result in the development of a truancy elimination plan.  Parents will be expected to attend a meeting to develop this plan. Ten or more unexcused absences will result in loss of school privileges and a referral to truancy court.

 

Any further questions please email Assistant Principal Mrs. Henshaw saberent@philasd.org