Attendance, Tardy, and Early Sign-Out Information

ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES

Reporting an Absence or Tardy

To report an absence or tardy, please complete the Google Form linked below.

• Absences:  Submit the form within two (2) school days of the absence.
• Tardies:  Submit the form within 24 hours of the tardy.  STUDENT MUST HAVE CHECKED IN/ARRIVED  TO SCHOOL BEFORE A TARDY CAN BE EXCUSED.  Do not complete the form until a child has check in/arrived.  

The form must be completed in full, including all required information, in order for the absence or tardy to be excused.

 Important Attendance Information

• Submit only ONE Google form per absence/tardy.
• Updates will appear in Focus within 3–5 school days.
• Check your student’s Focus account to confirm updates.
• Attendance Discrepancies in a specific period entered by the students teacher contact the teacher directly via email.
• Duplicate forms, calls, or emails may delay processing.

Early Sign-Out for Student Drivers

If a student driver needs to leave campus early independent, the parent/guardian must: 

1.  Email hsattendance@pinescharter.net  
2. Please include the following in the subject line:  EARLY  SIGN-OUT
3. Include name of student, 

• Student's first and last name
• Student's 06 number
• Grade
• Date and time of early dismissal
• Method of transportation (driving self, Uber, etc.)
• Parent/guardian contact number for verification

Important:

• The attendance office must verify the email with the parent/guardian before the student is released.
• The student must visit the front office in between classes to confirm that the email has been received and verified before checking out and leaving campus.
• The office will not call students out of class.
• It's recommended to submit early sign out emails as early as possible to ensure verification and student release is done in a timely manner. 

NO STUDENTS WILL BE RELEASED AFTER 1:30PM. 

Limit:

• A maximum of three (3) early sign-outs via email per semester is permitted.
• After the third, a parent/guardian must physically sign the student on at the front office window.

Extended Absences (3 or More Days)

If a student will be absent for three or more consecutive days, a Request for Absence Form must be completed and emailed to the attendance coordinator for administrative approval. 

• Access the Absence Request Form Here.

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