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Attendance FAQs
Should I call the school when my child is absent?
If my child is late to school or absent for the day, can they participate in extracurricular activities (sports, band, clubs, etc.) on the same day?
What are the unexcused attendance limits for my child?
Where can I review all attendance policies?
If my child is missing school for a religious holiday, what do I do?
If my child is missing school for a doctor’s appointment, what do I do?
What is the detention policy if my child is late for school?
If my child is 18 years old, can they sign themselves out?
How long does it take for excuse notes to be updated in Genesis?
If my child is absent, can I write a parent note to excuse it?
If my child has a road test, will it be excused?
If my child is attending a college visit, will it be excused?
I left a voicemail and parent note in Genesis for my child’s absence, why is it unexcused?
I know my child is in school, why are they marked absent?
My child must attend an event that is not school-sanctioned, will it be excused?