Parents
Research shows that attendance is an important factor in student achievement. Students with good attendance are more likely to read on or above grade level, perform on or above grade level in math, and graduate ready for college and careers. In order to reach these goals, we encourage our students to attend school 95% or more of instructional days. In order to attend 95% or more of instructional days, students cannot be absent for more than TWO days a marking period.
Students who attend 95% or more of instructional days each month, earn the opportunity to attend incentive activities.
Sometimes students have to miss school. In the event that your child misses school, please submit an absence note for the absence to be considered lawful/excused. Scan the QR code under this section named ‘Student Absence Form’ to submit an absence note. Save the card on your fridge or the form to your bookmarks bar for easy access in the event that you child needs to miss school.
Attendance Matters. Every day Counts.
The Parent and Family Portal is an important aspect that helps in managing your child’s education. You can keep track of your child’s academics, attendance, homework, missing work, be notified of events or grades, and access report cards. You can register at the Parent and Family Portal.
Follow this link or scan/click the QR code below to access the Parent and Family link. Further instructions in multiple languages are there.
ESPAÑOL
El Portal de Padres y Familias es un aspecto importante que le ayuda a gestionar la educación de su hijo. Puede hacer un seguimiento de los estudios, la asistencia, los deberes y las tareas pendientes de su hijo, recibir notificaciones sobre eventos o calificaciones y acceder a los boletines de notas. Puede registrarse en el Portal para Padres y Familias.
Siga a esta página del web o escanee/pulse el código QR que aparece a continuación para acceder al pagina de Padres y Familia. Allí encontrará más instrucciones en varios idiomas, incluido en el Español.
Please scan the QR code below with your phone’s camera to open the Absence Form. The image below can also be clicked to be directed to the form.
Por favor escanea el código con la cámera de su teléfono para abrir la pagina de Ausencia. Se puede hacer clic en la imagen para ir directamente al formulario.
Under Pennsylvania law, all students between the ages of six (6) and eighteen (18) must attend school every day. Once a student is enrolled in school, this includes students in kindergarten, they are subject to compulsory school laws until the student reaches age 18. The student can only be withdrawn if they transfer out of the District.
Learn more at the School District’s website:
https://www.philasd.org/studentrights/attendance-expectations/
https://www.philasd.org/studentrights/programsservices/attendance-truancy/absence-excuse-notes/
Please scan the QR code below with your phone’s camera to open the Enrollment Drop Form. The image below can also be clicked to be directed to the form.
Por favor escanea el código con la cámera de su teléfono para abrir el formulario de baja de inscripción. Se puede hacer clic en la imagen para ir directamente al formulario.
The school selection process is open until November 4th 11:59 PM. The school selection process allows students currently in pre-kindergarten through 11th grade to apply to attend any school for the 2023-2024 school year with available space other than their catchment school.
Learn more at the school district’s website:
https://www.philasd.org/studentplacement/services/school-selection/
Parent Help Line:
(215) 400-4000 – For questions about anything that affects your child’s education.
Book Hotline:
(800) 447-1169 – If your child does not have adequate access in school to a required textbook
Citizen Crime Commission Tipline:
Toll-free (877) 345-TIPS – To report crimes in our community.
Bully Hotline:
(215) 400-SAFE – To report bullying, violence, harassment, and threats. This line is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Last modified: November 21, 2023
