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Report Attendance

Attendance Matters:

Consistent attendance is vital to student success and classroom learning. Instruction, activities, and classroom experiences are designed to build progressively, and missed time cannot always be fully recovered. Regular attendance is not only essential for academic growth but also required in accordance with Pennsylvania truancy guidelines. Frequent or prolonged absences may negatively affect a student’s progress and could lead to consequences as outlined by state law. At BMCS, we value our partnership with families to ensure both student success and compliance with these important regulations.

 

Concerts & School Programs:
Attendance at scheduled performances and programs is mandatory, as these events are essential parts of the curriculum. Excused absences require a written request from parents in advance.

 

Reporting Absences:
All absences, late arrivals, or early dismissals must be reported via the school’s attendance form by 9:00 AM. If the absence is known ahead of time (e.g., vacation), parents must collect assignments in advance.

 

Excused Absences Include:

  • Personal illness (doctor’s note required for 2+ days)

  • Serious illness or death in the family

  • Medical appointments

  • Court appearances

  • School-approved trips

  • Acts of God
     

Unexcused absences result if proper notification is not provided. 18 or more total absences may jeopardize promotion.

 

Communication Protocol:
If a student is absent for 2+ days without notification:

 

  1. Then send an email.

  2. The school will call home.

  3. Then call the workplace.
     

If there is no response within 3 school days, the absence is unexcused.


 

Early Dismissals & Late Arrivals:

  • Early dismissals must be handled through the front office.

  • Late arrivals require sign-in at the office.

  • Students who arrive after 11:30 AM will be marked absent for the full day, unless the reason qualifies as an excused absence (see list below) and the parent submits the Attendance Form.

  • Students who leave before 11:30 AM will also be marked absent for the full day, unless the reason qualifies as an excused absence and the Attendance Form is submitted by the parent.

  • Unexcused tardies (e.g., oversleeping) may result in detentions.

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