REPORT AN ABSENCE
REPORTING ABSENCES
Choose one of the following methods to report an absence:
- PowerSchool Parent Portal Website- click here (not available in the PowerSchool Phone app at this time)
- Absence Voicemail Box: 734.401.4387- Leave a clear and detailed message that includes: Student First & Last Name, Date of Absence, Reason for Absence, Name of the Person Reporting the Absence
Medically Excused Absences (M)
Absences due to medical appointments or reasons, when accompanied by a doctor's note, will be adjusted in PowerSchool to (M) for medically excused, once a doctor’s note has been submitted. Click here to access the online Medical Note Submission Form
Need more info on our attendance policy & procedures? Click here to view our 2024-2025 Attendance Matters Guide.
Attendance Policy
- Excessive Absenteeism shall be referred to Probation/Case Worker Diversion, Consent & Chronic Absenteeism Prevention, Education & Permanency Team through Washtenaw County.
- An absence occurs when a student arrives 15 minutes after the tardy bell or has missed more than 15 minutes of class.
- A student who is absent without a pass, parent notification, or prior arranged school business is considered unexcused (coded as “U” in PowerSchool).
- A student athlete is expected to attend classes at all times. If a student athlete is not in class for three (3) full periods, then the student will NOT be allowed to practice or compete on that day. Note: Exceptions to this rule may be approved by submitting a written request to the Athletic Director prior to the day missed.
- Students are responsible for communicating with their teachers to coordinate missing work. If able, students should communicate before or during their absence.
- For more information please Click Here to view our Attendance Matters Guide for 2024-2025
Here to help- please don’t hesitate to contact me with questions!
For more information, please contact: Jen Barnard, Dean of Students, at barnardj@salineschools.org or
734-401-4260.
