MMHS Attendance Regulations
Regular attendance is an integral part of the learning process. Being present for, and actively engaged in, the learning process will allow the student to fully benefit from all the teacher/course has to offer.
Reporting Absences, Late Arrivals, and Early Releases
The preferred methods for reporting a full-day absence, late arrival, or early release are the official MMHS Attendance Forms. The appropriate form must be submitted by a parent or guardian email address listed in PowerSchool. MMHS expects families to report an absence or request an attendance correction within 24 hours. At least 24 hours’ notice is recommended for planned appointments and early releases. Submitting the form does not guarantee that the attendance mark will be excused.
To update parent/guardian information in PowerSchool, log in to the Parent Portal or visit the attendance office.
ABSENCE/LATE ARRIVAL FORM
EARLY RELEASE REQUEST FORM
If you need to contact the Attendance Office with questions/concerns, please email them at [email protected].
When a Student Becomes Ill at School
A student who becomes ill or injured during the school day must report to the Health Office. Students should not independently text or call a parent to arrange to leave. Health Office staff will evaluate the student, contact the parent or guardian when appropriate, and coordinate an authorized release.
Attendance Corrections
When a student believes a teacher-recorded absence or tardy is incorrect, the student should first speak directly with the teacher. Questions about an attendance code entered by the Attendance Office should be directed to the appropriate attendance clerk.
Students are responsible for recovering any AZTWU codes they receive.
The following categories of absence will be applied:
- (I) Excused absence due to illness, medical, or dental appointment. This is the only category for which the student can make up missed work. All other absences require the student to obtain a contract independent study form from the Attendance Office.
- (E) Excused absence for personal reasons. Citizenship will not be penalized for these reasons. Teachers will provide an opportunity for the student to make up missed work.
- (U) Unexcused absence with the knowledge of parents but for reasons not approved by the district. The responsibility for the make-up of missed work, if granted by the teacher, rests entirely with the student.
- (Z) TRUANT is an absence not approved by the parents or the school. Teachers may require work to be made up but need not grant student requests for permission to make up work. Other penalties may be imposed for truancy and citizenship may be affected. *Absolutely no student is to be off campus without signing out of school at the Attendance Office via a blue slip form.
OBTAINING PERMISSION TO LEAVE CAMPUS:
A blue slip is required to leave the school grounds at any time during the school day. Students must bring a note to the Attendance Office before school on the morning of the appointment to obtain a blue slip. Routine medical and dental appointments should be made after school hours.
EXCESSIVE ABSENCES DUE TO ILLNESS:
If a student has excessive absences (10% or more) that are reported as illness, a written verification of illness must be provided by a doctor or dentist. If the student has an underlying health condition, the nurse needs to be notified to assist the parent with meeting the student's needs at school. The nurse is available in the Health Office located in the Main Office building.
CHANGE OF INFORMATION:
If your last name, street address, telephone number, or parent/guardian changes at any time during the school year, please notify the attendance secretaries immediately by emailing [email protected].
STUDENT MESSAGES AND DELIVERIES:
Messages of a non-emergency nature (i.e. running late, no ride, etc.) or deliveries (i.e. balloons, flowers, lunches, phones, etc.) will not be delivered to students. Food deliveries (including fast food) from parents, friends, and families, even at lunch, are not permitted.