Attendance

State and District Attendance Policy

The policy of the School District of Philadelphia requires that school-aged students enrolled in the schools of this District attend school regularly, on time, and for the entire school day in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.  In order for students to be academically successful they must be in attendance at school every day and on time.

William C. Bryant Policies

Arrival & Early Dismissal:

School Opening: Students must report to school each day by 8:15 a.m.  Teachers for grades Kinder – 8th will pick up students in the Front Yard & Recess Yard. Doors will close at 8:25 a.m. Students arriving after 8:25 a.m. will enter through the front entrance on Hazel Ave & receive a late slip. If a student arrives at school after 10:30 a.m., the student will be marked half-day unexcused absence. Please prepare students appropriately in inclement weather. Students will enter the building at regular times during inclement weather.

Early Dismissal: Please make your best effort to keep early dismissals to a minimum.  Students will not be dismissed after 2:00 p.m. Early dismissal can be arranged as follows:

  • The parent/guardian must report to the main office in person. Parent/Guardian must have proper identification and be listed as a contact or an emergency contact on the student information sheet.
  • Early dismissals between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. will be considered a half-day unexcused absence.
  • Please note, early dismissals will not be granted after 2:00 p.m.

Excused Absences:

If a student is ill and cannot attend school a note signed by the parent/caregiver must be brought to school after an absence.  Please indicate the dates and reasons for the absence. Parents/Guardians also have the option to use the Bryant Student Excused Absence Note Form. Absences will be coded “unexcused” if a note is not provided by the parent or caregiver.  Absences for vacations, waking up late, and illnesses or appointments of a sibling will be considered unexcused.  When a student is absent for three days due to illness, a written doctor’s note documenting the medical necessity for the absence must be brought to school and given to the homeroom teacher. Please notify the school if a student is to be absent for several days.

Unexcused Absences:

The consequences for unexcused absences include:

1st Unexcused Absence: Parent/Teacher Conference

2nd Unexcused Absence: Parent/Teacher Conference with Counselor to create a Strategic Action Plan

3rd Unexcused Absence: C31 Letter Sent Home

6th  Unexcused Absence: SAIP Letter sent home and meeting scheduled.  Attendance Plan put in place.

10th Unexcused Absence: Student sent to truancy.

 

Use the parent & family portal to view your student’s attendance.