Attendance
Regular attendance is necessary for success in school. Help ensure that your child has the best opportunity for success by making sure he/she is in school every day.
If your child is sick or misses school, an excuse needs to be turned in within 3 days upon returning from the absence. Excuses can be submitted in any of the following ways:
- Students should drop off their absence note to the attendance window upon returning to school.
- Parents may email a note to: wjhsattendance@pmsd.org
- Parents or Dr. may fax notes to Attendance at #570-839-7397, attention Mrs. Maurer.
The Importance of School Attendance
Research has proven that there is a high correlation between school attendance and academic performance and success -- absenteeism is often the greatest single cause of poor performance and achievement.
- Why is it so important to attend every day?
- Are there other benefits to my child having regular attendance?
- What are the risks of frequent absences?
- What can parents do to help?