When A Student is Absent and/or Late
Absence forms are available on .stuy.edu (Parents–Forms or Students–Forms and Policies), in the Attendance Office (Room 203), the Main Office (Room 209), or the Guidance Suite (Room 236).
When a student is absent, the student should fill out Part I of the Absence/Late Excuse Form*. The parent/guardian should fill out Part II and attach any relevant documentation (ex: doctor’s note). The student should fill out Part III with the course names and teacher names in period order. Then, the student should present the form with the parent/guardian signature to all of the teachers applicable to the absence to obtain their signatures. Finally, the student should submit the completed form to the attendance office, Room 203. Every effort should be made to complete these steps within 2 days after returning from the absence.
When a student is late, the same steps should be followed for all classes up through the period in which they arrived at school.
*If the student has missed a test or quiz due to being late or absent, the student or parent should also notify the teacher as soon as possible via email using the Staff Email List available on www.stuy.edu so the teacher can set up a time and date for completion of the makeup test or quiz.
To Obtain an Early Excuse
Student Knows in Advance they Will Be Leaving Early
The student should pick up an Early Excuse Form in the Attendance Office (Room 203), the Main Office (Room 209), or the Guidance Suite (Room 236) at least the day before leaving school early. The student should fill out Part I and, for the courses that will be missed, the Course Names and Teacher Names. The back of the form should be completed by the parent/guardian. Then, the form should be brought to all of the students’ teachers to obtain teacher signatures.
On the day the student needs to leave early, the student should proceed to the attendance office and submit the form. The attendance office will call home before the student leaves the building.
An Unforeseen Event/Issue Occurs Requiring Student to Leave Early
Students should go to the attendance office, Room 203. The parent will be called. The school will accept a fax from the parent if necessary at (212) 312-4882. The student will receive an early excuse pass from the attendance office. This should be brought to the teachers of the courses they missed when they return to school.
DOE Policies on Attendance: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/school-environment/attendance#:~:text=Attendance%20is%20a%20required%2C%20legal,letter%20to%20the%20student's%20file.
Please feel free to call the attendance office for further information: (212) 312-4800 ext. 2031
