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Attendance

Attendance
attendance matters

 

ABSENCES AND LATES:

It is the responsibility of the parents/guardians to notify the attendance office by telephone or email in the morning of the absence.  In addition to any notification, parents/guardians must provide a signed, written excuse or an email within 10 school days of returning to school containing the following:

  • Date
  • Grade
  • Student’s complete name
  • Date(s) absent
  • Reason
  • Parent/Guardian signature
  • Parent/Guardian phone contact

Template of a printable excuse  

BOCES AM/PM ATTENDANCE PROCEDURE:

  • Students are NOT allowed to drive to BOCES without prior permission from the principal.
  • Students must be present for block 4 to be marked present for the day. 
     

TECSMART ATTENDANCE PROCEDURE:

  • Students must be present for block 4 to be marked present for the day.  
     

LATE TO SCHOOL PROCEDURE:

  • Students that are late to school must sign in at the front desk to get a pass to class.
  • Students will be allowed up to (3) unexcused late to school each marking period without penalty. The following consequences will be assigned for unexcused tardiness:
    • 4 days = lunch detention
    • 5 & 6 days = 1 after school detention
    • 7 or more days = In school suspension (ISS)
    • 10 or more days = additional loss of privileges

EARLY DISMISSAL PROCEDURE:

  • Students must provide an early dismissal note signed by a parent/guardian to the Attendance office as they arrive at school and obtain a pass to leave early. 
  • All notes need to include a parent/guardian phone number for verification purposes.
  • Emails will be accepted for students leaving for early dismissal. Students must go to the attendance office to pick up their pass to leave school early. Please send emails to hsattend@bscsd.org
  • Students who leave without permission will receive a consequence based on our code of conduct. 

LATE ARRIVAL/EARLY RELEASE:

  • Seniors are invited to apply for late arrival/early release privileges. Forms are available in the AP & Guidance offices. These options are available to

fully prescribed students who are scheduled for study halls at the beginning or end of the school day.  Eligibility requirements for privileges are based on academics, attendance and conduct.  Students must also have their own method of transportation in order to arrive late and leave early.

The following reasons for pupil absences, tardiness, and early dismissal shall be considered to be excused:
 

Personal illness                  Quarantine/Isolation
Illness or death in the family Required court appearance
Religious observance Medical/dental appointments
Unsafe roads or inclement weather

Approved school sponsored activity
Approved college visits Approved cooperative work programs
Military obligations Or such other reasons as may be approved by the appropriate building administrator


Attendance Office Contact Information:

Email: hsattend@bscsd.org
Phone:  518-884-7150 x2378