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Central Attendance

Phone 814.835.5327
Email: mtsdattendance@mtsd.org

Student Absences

  • Parents and guardians are to submit absence requests through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal or by email to mtsdattendance@mtsd.org

    • Excuses do not have to be submitted both ways. Please choose the portal or the email method.

  • Parents should submit any full day absences, early dismissals, or late arrivals for their students

  • Written excuses are not needed if the absence has been submitted electronically.

Vacation

  • Parents should use the fillable vacation form below or obtain a form from the student’s school.

  • The form is to be submitted to Central Attendance at mtsdattendance@mtsd.org or to the school.

  • A vacation form is required to excuse the absences.

  • Parents/students are responsible for communicating with the school regarding missed work.

VACATION REQUEST FORM

Excuses

  • Parents and guardians are to submit excuses electronically through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal or to Central Attendance at mtsdattendance@mtsd.org.

  • If a paper excuse is needed, it can be turned at the school.

  • Absence excuses must be received within 3 days of the student’s return to school.

  • College Visit excuses must be accompanied by the College visit form, which can be found on the College Connections page of the McDowell Website.

  • Absences in excess of 15 days will be unlawful* without a medical excuse. *All other excused absences still count toward the 15 day limit.

Late Arrivals

  • Parents are to submit late arrivals through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal or by email to mtsdattendance@mtsd.org.

  • The student is to check in at the front window upon arrival to school.

Student Leaving Early

  • Parents are to submit early dismissals through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal or by email to mtsdattendance@mtsd.org.
  • Dismissals are to be entered with prior notice or delays may occur.
  • Students are to check out at the front window before being dismissed.

Missed School Work

Parents/students are to check Google Classroom or contact the school directly for missed work. A student must miss 3 consecutive days before schoolwork can be requested from the student's teacher(s).

 

How to Submit Absences through Infinite Campus

A walkthrough of how to submit absences online using Infinite Campus.