REPORT AN ABSENCE
REPORTING ABSENCES
Choose one of the following methods to report an absence:
- PowerSchool Parent Portal Website- click here (not available in the PowerSchool Phone app at this time)
- Absence Voicemail Box: 734.401.4387- Leave a clear and detailed message that includes: Student First & Last Name, Date of Absence, Reason for Absence, Name of the Person Reporting the Absence
Medically Excused Absences (M)
Absences due to medical appointments or reasons, when accompanied by a doctor's note, will be adjusted in PowerSchool to (M) for medically excused, once a doctor’s note has been submitted. Click here to access the online Medical Note Submission Form
Need more info on our attendance policy & procedures? Click here to view our Attendance Matters Guide.
Attendance Policy
Students, Parents/Guardians, and School Administrators shall regularly monitor attendance records for signs of excessive absenteeism (exceeding the policy limit). Michigan law requires that anyone with custody or charge of a child between the ages of 6 and 18 (unless the child has already completed high school graduation requirements) ensure that the child attends public school for the entire school year. Michigan law requires that the student's attendance be continuous and consecutive for the school year fixed by the school district. (MCL 380.1561)
Students are allowed up to 7 absences per class, per trimester. Excused "A" and Unexcused "U" Absences count toward this total.Excessive Absenteeism shall be referred to Probation/Case Worker Diversion, Consent & Chronic Absenteeism Prevention, Education & Permanency Team through Washtenaw County.
- An absence occurs when a student arrives 15 minutes after the tardy bell or has missed more than 15 minutes of class.
- A student who is absent without a pass, parent notification, or prior arranged school business is considered unexcused (coded as “U” in PowerSchool).
- A student athlete is expected to attend classes at all times. If a student athlete is not in class for three (3) full periods, then the student will NOT be allowed to practice or compete on that day. Note: Exceptions to this rule may be approved by submitting a written request to the Athletic Director prior to the day missed.
- Students are responsible for communicating with their teachers to coordinate missing work. If able, students should communicate before or during their absence.
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For more information, please contact: Jen Barnard, Dean of Students, at barnardj@salineschools.org or
734-401-4260. For more information please Click Here to view our Attendance Matters Guide.
