WESTERN MIDDLE SCHOOL

How to Report an Absence

• Call the school at 765-883-5561 between 7:00–9:00 a.m. on the day your student is absent.
• If calling outside school hours, you may leave a message on our 24-hour voicemail system.
• Be sure to include:
  • Student’s first and last name
  • Grade level
  • Reason for the absence
• This must be done whether your student is gone for one period or the entire day.

All non-call-ins will be counted as an unexcused absence.

Notes and Documentation

• If a phone is not available, prior arrangements may be made to submit a written note.
• Notes must be given to the attendance secretary immediately upon return to school.
• Physician notes must be turned in within 2 school days of returning from an illness in order to be excused.

Participation in Activities

• Students must be in attendance by 9:00 a.m. to participate in practices, games, matches, or events that day.

Communication concerning work missed because of a student being absent will come through Google Classroom and/or email. Any hard copies and/or materials that are needed by the absent student can be requested from the Student Services Office after the 2nd day of the student's absence. These requests need to be made before 8:00 a.m.

Students who must leave during the school day because of medical appointments should make arrangements with the Attendance Secretary prior to 7:30 a.m. Parents are required to sign the student out before leaving and sign in upon returning to school. Students who are absent from school because of a medical appointment must bring verification of that appointment and time leaving the doctor's office upon return to school. Parents should attempt to schedule doctor and dental appointments so that the student will not miss school. If a partial day absence from school is necessary, the student must bring a parent note to the Attendance Secretary immediately upon arrival at school. You will then be issued an absence form. Students leaving during the day for a special event, such as a religious event, funeral, etc., must have this pre-arranged before the beginning of 8 school. Students will not be allowed to go home during the school day to take medication. Medication that a student normally takes for headaches, colds, or other minor medical problems should be given to the school nurse for such emergency situations. If a student needs medication and none has been provided, a parent or guardian may be called to bring medication to school if deemed necessary.

Any student arriving to school after 7:40 will be considered a Late Arrival. This student must sign in and receive a pass to be admitted to class. These Late Arrivals are based on a per semester basis. The first two Late Arrivals to school are verbal warnings. Arriving to 1st period class after 7:30, but before 7:40 is considered a class tardy and disciplined according to the tardy policy.

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