Attendance

Good attendance is important for a student to do well, and a missed school day is a lost opportunity for students to learn. 

Find out more about the NY Department of Education's rules for attendance.

 

What to Do When Your Child is Absent

If your child absent from school, you must do the following:

Great Attendance Equals College Career Readiness

Of course, children should not attend school when they are sick, but please think twice before keeping your child out for any other reason. 

Number of Days Absent Attendance Rate Instructional Time Loss in Months Instructional Time Loss in Hours
9 95% 1/2 Month 49.5 hours
18 90% 1 Month 99 hours
27 85% 1 1/2 Month 148.5 hours
37 80% 2 Months 203.5 hours
46 75% 2 1/2 Months 253 hours
55 70% 3 Months 302 hours
64 65% 3 1/2 Months 352 hours
73 60% 4 Months 401.5 hours