Absence & Early Dismissal Procedures / Absences & Early Dismissal Procedures

ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES

Parents and guardians have the obligation to inform the school if their child will be absent by phone prior to the absence, or as soon as they are aware of the intended absence. Written notification is required upon the student’s return to school.

To report a FULL DAY ABSENCE, please call 585-242-7682 x1000

or

email sotaattendance@rcsdk12.org

To request an EARLY DISMISSAL, please call your child's office prior to arriving at school.

7th/8th Grade: 585-242-7682 x4000

9th/10th Grade: 585-242-7682 x3000

11th/12th Grade: 585-242-7682 x2000

E-Mail: SOTAATTENDANCE@RCSDK12.ORG

A written excuse (or doctor's note if needed) needs to be turned in to the MAIN OFFICE or emailed to sotaattendance@rcsdk12.org

The Rochester City School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status or political affiliation, and additionally does not discriminate against students on the basis of weight, gender identity, gender expression, and religious practices or any other basis prohibited by New York State and/or federal non-discrimination laws in employment or its programs and activities. The District provides equal access to community and youth organizations.

ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES