Attendance
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Report an Absence
Parents or guardians may report their child absent.
Geneva High School
E-mail GHS Attendance
Phone: (315) 781-0402 ext. 2008 (or option 3)Geneva Middle School
E-mail GMS Attendance
Phone: (315) 781-0404 ext. 3004 (or option 2)North Street School
E-mail NSS Attendance
Phone: (315) 781-0489 ext. 4004West Street School
E-mail WSS Attendance
Phone: (315) 781-0406Excused absences must be made in writing, although a call may be made initially.
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Excused Absences
Based upon our district's education and community needs, values, and priorities, the school district has determined that absences, tardiness, and early departures will be considered excused according to the following standards:
- Personal illness
- Death in family
- Illness in the family
- Medical appointments
- Dental appointments
- Impassable roads
- Weather
- Religious observance
- Required court appearances
- Quarantine
- Music lessons
- Attendance at health clinics
- Approved college visits
- Military obligations
- Administrative Approval/Emergency situations — covers unexpected events which keep a student from attendance. Such cases will be considered individually by the principal.
- School-sponsored educational trip
- Planned evidence of an acceptable educational experience
- Approved cooperative work programs
- Other such reasons as may be approved by the board of education
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Attendance Matters
School attendance is both a right and a responsibility. The school district is an active partner with students and parents in the task of ensuring that all students meet or exceed the New York State Learning Standards.
