Attendance & Schedule

Regular school attendance is essential for a student to make the most of his or her education to benefit from teacher-led and school activities, to build each day’s learning on the previous days, and to grow as an individual. Absences from class may result in serious disruption of a student’s mastery of the instructional materials; therefore, the student and parent should make every effort to avoid unnecessary absences.

Excuse notes must be received by the attendance office within 5 days upon the student returning to school or it will result in an unexcused absence. 

• All excuse notes must be signed and dated by a parent, include the parent's contact information, and describe the reason for the absence.
• If your child is ill, email the Attendance Clerk the morning of the absence.
• If a student is absent for more than five consecutive days due to personal illness, student must bring a note from the doctor verifying the illness or condition that caused the student's extended absence from school.
• Always submit an absence note when your child is absent, even when the child is sent home.

Please email all excuse notes to the Attendance Clerk:
kenithra.knowles@staffordmsd.org 
or turn in excuse note when student returns to school.