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Attendance

Children cannot be dropped off at school before the "official" District drop-off time of 8:30 a.m.

Attendance Guidelines

SAFE ARRIVAL 

There are 3 lawful ways to notify the WCASD when a student is absent. A parent/guardian/caretaker can:

  1. Log in to Parent Portal and enter the correct code for the absence (directions for Parent Portal Attendance.) Using the Parent Portal or emailing the attendance office eliminates the need to send an excuse note, except for family vacations, college visits, or doctor’s appointments. 
  2. Email the attendance office at: fheattendance@wcasd.net. The email from the parent account is accepted as a parent note.
  3. Please call the school's safe arrival hotline, (484) 266-1610, by 9 a.m. and leave a message with the student’s name, date, and reason for the absence. When your child returns, please send in a completed excuse form.

NURSE EXCLUSIONS

In accordance with the WCASD Attendance Policy, please note that Nurse Exclusions designated "NN" (students sent home before 12 noon) will count as an absence. Nurse Exclusions designated "NE" (students sent home after 12 noon) will not count as an absence.

FAMILY VACATION REQUESTS

Family vacation, pre-approved by the principal, while school is in session, up to a maximum of five (5) days per school year. The following will be taken into consideration by the principal in granting permission for the trip:

  1. The student’s academic standing.
  2. The student’s attendance record.
  3. The effect the absence will have on the student’s education welfare.
  4. The exceptionality of the request.

TARDY

If your child is tardy, please bring them to the main office for a late slip.

WCASD Attendance Guidelines

Please review the update to the district’s Attendance Administrative Guideline regarding absences, early dismissals, and tardies. Families have a total of fifteen parent notes or a combination of up to five family vacation days and ten parent notes per year.