Attendance

Regular school attendance is essential for students to be successful.  With that in mind, we understand that students may need to miss school from time to time.  It is important that students be given a parent's or doctor's note to submit to the office so that we are able to excuse the absence.  If a note is not given to the office within three days of the student's return to school, the absence will remain Unexcused.  Excessive Unexcused Absences require a School Attendance Improvement Plan meeting and may result in citations filed with the magistrate. 

Frequently Asked Questions About Attendance

How can I contact the Middle School to call my child out for the day?

You can call 484-641-5538 or email kmsattendance@kasd.org to report your absence for the day.

Do I still need to send a note to school if I called or sent an email?

Yes, a student's absence will only be excused by a parent or a doctor's note.

How many days can be excused by a parent note?

We can excuse up to 10 days with a parent note; any additional absences will only be excused with a doctor's note. 

Is there a form I can submit if I know my child will be absent because of an educational trip or opportunity?

Yes, parents can submit an Educational Trip Form for review and approval (Form Below).