What should I do if my child is going to be absent for an extended period of time?
If possible, your child should bring a note to his or her Administrator, Guidance Counselor, Teachers and the Attendance Office prior to the absence.
Why did my child get a Loss of Credit Warning Letter?
Loss of Credit Warning letters are sent out to inform you about the amount of absences that your child has accumulated in a specific class to date.
Why did my child get a Loss of Credit Notification?
Loss of Credit Notifications are sent out to inform you that your child has exceeded the amount of absences allowed per course. If you wish to appeal, please submit an Appeal Form.
Why did my child get an Absence Notification?
Absence Notifications are intended to inform you that:
- Your child was absent due to reasons that are considered “unexcused” as per District Regulation 5200.
- Your child was absent due to reasons that are considered “excused” according to District Regulation 5200, however, a parent/guardian/doctor note was not provided to the Attendance Office within 5 days of the student's return date.
If you received notification that your child has been absent and your child has not yet returned to school, have your child hand in a note within 5 days of their return and attendance records will be updated accordingly.
What should I do if I notice a mistake on my child’s attendance record?
You may call the attendance office at 908-231-8660 ext: 2205 or 2248 or email the subject teacher to express your concern.
If your child attended a school field trip or sports activity during school hours, it may take several days to see it reflected on the parent portal.
Why did I get an Automated Truancy Alert phone message for my child?
- If a parent or guardian has not reported an absence by email or phone
- If your child was marked absent during his or her homeroom period (8:06am – 8:10am).
Can my child hand in an absence note even if it is past the 5 day limit?
Yes. Notes that are handed in beyond the 5 day limit will be put in the student’s file; however, no changes will be made to your child’s attendance record.