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Attendance & Excuse Notes

Excuse Notes 

Pottsgrove School District accepts electronic excuse notes. 

To excuse your student via email, please send a note along with:

  • The date
  • Student’s first and last name
  • Grade
  • Reason of absence to your student’s school within 5 school days of the absence

Important: Emails sent to teachers' email addresses will not be accepted as an excuse.

Pottsgrove Excuse Note Email Addresses:

Pottsgrove School District Attendance Policy

We would like to remind you of the importance of good attendance for all students. Our goal every year is to make sure that every student attends school regularly and can get the most out of their learning opportunities.

It is important that you understand School Board Policy 204 Attendance, as well as Pennsylvania State Law, to make sure that your student is successful in school. The Compulsory Attendance Law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania requires that an absence excuse, signed by the parent or guardian, be on file for every day of the student’s absence.

Unexcused Absences 

Three (3) Unexcused Absences:

If your student has accrued three (3) unexcused absences, you will receive a letter (First Legal Notice). Upon receipt of this letter, it is recommended that you connect with your building secretary to review any unexcused dates.

Six (6) Unexcused Absences:

If your student reached six (6) unexcused absences, you will receive a second letter (Second Legal Notice). At this time, you will be asked to participate in a Student Attendance Improvement Conference (SAIC) to address any barriers to regular attendance. If this meeting is not held and further unexcused absences continue, your student may be referred for truancy support.

Ten (10) or more Unexcused Absences:

If your student reaches ten or more unexcused absences, the School Social Worker may make a referral to the Montgomery County Office of Children and Youth - Truancy Division, and/or the magisterial district court. Please note, this is a cumulative accounting of all days out of school. It will encompass excused days, educational trip days, and unexcused absences. In the event that we do not hear from you after you receive the Ten Day Absent Notification, further absences will require a doctor’s note. At that point, any additional absences without a doctor’s note will be deemed unlawful.

If you were sent any of the letters referenced above and believe that you have received this notification in error, it is crucial that you reach out immediately to the attendance secretary in your student’s building. The attendance team can review any documentation that you have received, with the goal of resolving any discrepancies, errors, or confusion. We realize some absences are unavoidable due to health problems or other circumstances. We wish to work with you to understand any barriers that your student may be facing in regard to regular attendance. If you have any further questions regarding student attendance, please reference the Attendance FAQ or contact your child's building directly.

Attendance FAQ