• Reporting a Student Absence

    To report a student's absence as excused, a parent/guardian must explain the reason in person, or by accessing our Attendance Reporting Form, or by telephone at 813-378-8626 ext. 4000 on the day of the absence but no later than three (3) business days after the absence.  If, after the three business days, the absence will remain unexcused.

    A student must be in class at least one-half of the class period to be counted as present in class, otherwise the student will be marked absent from class.

    Parents must provide accurate telephone contact numbers (home, cell and work for parents and legal guardians) and ensure the number(s) are up to date if there is a change during the school year.

    This contact information must be provided on the Emergency Contact Card provided by the school at the beginning of the school year and updated as changes occur.

    These contact numbers will be used by the school to communicate regarding student absences and tardies to individual classes.

     

    Pre-Arranged Absences

    When a student requests permission for an absence from school, a phone call from the parent requesting this permission must be approved in the Student Affairs Office.  A three-day advanced notice is required prior to the absence.

    A prearranged absence form will be given to the student if the student is absent for an extended period of time.  The student must have the form signed by their teachers whose classes will be missed and the form must be returned prior to the absence to the secretary in the Student Affairs Office.