Attendance

The City requires young people between ages 6 and 17 to attend school on a full-time basis. Students with less than 90% attendance are more likely to have lower test scores and not graduate from high school.

Absence Notes

Parents must submit a note explaining why a student was absent from school.

You should provide a note from a doctor or health-care professional if a student's illness is causing long or frequent absences. If a student has been absent from school for another reason, give the school documentation explaining why, such as an exam schedule or court order.