The District has an attendance policy in place to help create a positive and focused learning environment. Understanding that occasionally unforeseen circumstances may arise, please notify your child’s school of any absence in advance.

It is important to emphasize that frequent or unexplained absences can have a significant impact on a student’s academic progress. Prolonged absences can result in missed lessons, incomplete assignments, and difficulties catching up with the class, which may lead to lower academic performance.

The following guidelines are in place to help foster a strong partnership between families, students, and schools:

1. Regular Attendance: Ensure your child attends school regularly and arrives on time each day unless there is a legitimate reason for absence. | Find your school's arrival and dismissal times
2. Communication: Notify the school in advance of any planned absences or as soon as possible if your child needs to be absent due to illness or an emergency. | Contact your child's school
3. Documentation: Provide valid documentation for any absence, such as a medical certificate, if applicable.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the attendance policy, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Attendance Department at 585-763-3160.

Excused Absences

• Child’s illness – a doctor’s note is required after three consecutive illness absences
• Doctor or Dentist appointments
• Sickness or death of an out-of-town family member for up to three (3) days within New York State or five (5) days outside the state
• Court appearances
• Religious observances

Unexcused Absences

• Oversleeping
• Family vacations
• All unexplained or undocumented absences are considered to be Unexcused