💡 Core Philosophy: Student success is directly dependent upon regular school attendance.
⏰ The School Day Timeline
- 7:40 a.m. – Block 1 Begins: Students must be in class daily for attendance.
- 7:45 a.m. – Tardy Cutoff: Students arriving after this time must report to the attendance officer for an admit slip before going to class.
- 1:11 p.m. – Full-Day Absence Cutoff: Students arriving after this time are marked absent for the full day.
- 2:45 p.m. – Dismissal: Block 4 ends.
📝 Rules for Absences & Notes
Returning from an Absence
- Handing in Notes: Notes can be submitted–including date and reason–one of three ways:
- Completing form on Sapphire Parent Portal
- Emailing attendance@pennmanor.net
- Delivering excuse note to the attendance office
- The Three-Day Window: Excuses must be submitted within three (3) days or the absence is recorded as unexcused. If a parent/guardian fails to submit it, it becomes unlawful.
- Missed Work: Students are entirely responsible for making up any work missed.
Special Circumstances
- Excessive Absences (10+): Students may be required to provide an official doctor’s note for all future absences.
- Pre-Planned Trips: A Pre-Planned Trip Form must be submitted via Sapphire five (5) days prior to the trip for approval.
🏆 What Defines “Perfect Attendance”?
To achieve perfect attendance, a student must have zero instances of the following:
- ❌ Absences
- ❌ Tardies
- ❌ Early Dismissals
- ❌ Pre-Planned Trips
- ❌ Being sent home ill by the Nurse
🔍 Need More Information?
- Consequences & Truancy: Refer to the Student Handbook or click the online links for specific rules regarding unexcused tardies, unlawful absences, and truancy guidelines.
- 📞 Phone: (717) 872-9520 ext. 1800
- 📧 Email: attendance@pennmanor.net