A Few Reminders From The Attendance Office

First off... hello to you all. My name is Mrs. Corbett and I am the new attendance secretary here at the high school.  And by “new”, I only mean to Bloomfield Hills. I actually have several years of experience as a secretary working in secondary education. I also have a couple high schoolers of my own, so I am pretty familiar with the ins & outs of high school life. Please know that if you have any attendance questions (or questions at all) I’m here to help provide answers.

*If you’re wondering where Mrs. Allen went, don’t panic because she’s only 15ft away in a new office with a new title. and I’m sure you’ll see her pop her head in the attendance window from time to time.

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REPORTING ABSENCES

Families can now report student absences through Parent Portal!

We still need phone calls for late arrivals and early dismissals, but ALL full DAY absences should now be reported through the ParentPortal.  The Attendance Office (248-341-5621) is open 7:00 AM to 2:30 PM, however, the Attendance voicemail accepts calls anytime and can be reached at 248-341-5610.

 

When calling in an absence, please provide the following information:

● Student’s name (please spell the last name)

● Your name and relationship to student

● Phone number where you can be reached

● Date of absence

● Reason for excused absence

 

TARDIES!

STUDENTS ARRIVING LATE TO THE BUILDING MUST CHECK IN AT THE ATTENDANCE OFFICE

Please call the Attendance Office at 248-341-5610 and leave a voicemail in order to be excused. Students more than 10 mins late to class will be marked “late absent”. 

1st/2nd Tardies are recorded and teacher will talk to the student. No further action taken.

3rd/ 4th Tardies are recorded, teacher will talk to the student, and a call or email to parents will be made to inform them of the situation.

5 +Tardies will be recorded, teacher will talk to the student, and inform the appropriate AP after notifying the students' parent. following a meeting with the student, parent, and administrators, the following disciplinary actions may be taken to encourage positive attendance behaviors.

-Detention

-Driving privileges revoked and/or limited

-Loss of passing time

-Suspension of co-curricular activities

-Suspension from school-sponsored activities/ events

 

EARLY DISMISSALS

Early dismissal calls MUST be called in before 2:00 pm. students who need to be dismissed between 2:01 p.m. & 2:40 p.m. must be pre-arranged to ensure the student receives their emailed pass.

In the case of an emergency after 2:00 pm, the parent/ guardian will need to come into the building to request an early dismissal from the attendance office.

In all cases necessitating early dismissal, the parent/guardian will notify the attendance office before the student is dismissed. No student shall be dismissed from the school grounds without the approval of a parent/guardian and an emailed pass from the Attendance Office to the student.

 

PRE-ARRANGED ABSENCES

Pre-arranged absences, including family trips & non-school events, must be pre-approved by building administration at least one week before the planned absences.

Students are to complete the Pre-Arranged Absence Form (available from their counselor) and submit ALONG WITH required signatures to the attendance secretary at least one week before the first day of the absence.

Pre-arranged absences exceeding six (6) days will require a meeting with a building administrator.