REPORT AN ABSENCE
REPORTING ABSENCES
Choose one of the following methods to report an absence:
- PowerSchool Parent Portal- click here (not available in the PowerSchool app at this time, must be on desktop/computer)
- In the event that you are unable to report absences through PowerSchool as we had hoped, please call the HS Attendance Voicemail Box 734.401.4387. The attendance monitor feature in PowerSchool was unavailable to families on 9/6.
- 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 2024-2025 Attendance Matters Guide.
Attendance Policy
- 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.
- For more information please Click Here to view our Attendance Matters Guide for 2024-2025
Here to help- please don’t hesitate to contact me with questions!
For more information, please contact: Jen Barnard, Dean of Students, at barnardj@salineschools.org or
734-401-4260.
