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Attendance

Ensuring regular attendance is crucial for the success of students. Attending school regularly not only helps children academically but also fosters a sense of routine, responsibility, and engagement with their learning environment. Consistent attendance allows students to fully participate in classroom activities, build relationships with peers and teachers, and stay on track with their educational journey. At CDSD, we prioritize attendance because we understand its significant impact on student achievement and overall well-being.

For more information on our attendance policies, please visit the Board Attendance Policy page on our district website.

Together, let's strive to make every day count for our students' future success.

 

Attendance Information

If your child is absent from Central Dauphin High School, you do not need to call in and report them absent. However, you do need to send in a legible note with the following items listed on the note:

  • Full name

  • Grade

  • Reason

  • Signature (non-email signature)

The note must be turned in no later than 3 school days after the absence. If your student is out for 3 or more days, the student must have a doctor's note to be considered an excused absence. Absence notes are accepted in the main office and at cdhattendance@cdschools.org. Please make sure notes submitted electronically have a signature.

If your child has a college visit or educational trip, please see below:

College Visits

  • College visit forms are available in the office or on the district web page.

  • College visit forms must be turned in prior to going on the college visit.

  • Students are allowed 3 college visits per school year.

Educational Trips

  • Educational trip forms are available in the office or on the district page.

  • The educational trip form must be turned in before the trip.

  • If out more than 1 day, students will need all core teachers to sign the form prior to turning it in.

  • 5 educational trip days per school year are allowed.

EARLY DISMISSAL

  • Notes will no longer be accepted at CDHATTENDANCE@CDSCHOOLS.ORG.

  • If your student has an early dismissal, please send a note with your student, call the school, or bring a note when you come in for pick-up.