All children between six and sixteen years of age are required by law to attend school. Moreover, regular attendance and punctuality are important to the students’ achievement in school as well as the development of positive qualities important throughout life. To that end, please make note of the following:
ABSENCE: New York State law requires a legal excuse for each and every absence from school or lateness to school. The excuse must be in writing, signed and dated by the parent or legal guardian. In addition, the note must state the specific date(s) and reason for the child’s absence or lateness. The note must be delivered to the designated school official on the day the child returns to school.
New York State Education law permits legal absence from school for the following reasons:
1. Illness
2. Illness or death in the family
3. Impassable roads making travel unsafe
4. Religious observance
5. Required court appearance.
Please be advised that failure to ensure a child attend school on a regular basis may necessitate a report to appropriate Department of Social Services authorities (Child Protective Services) for investigation and proper action.
In addition to STUDENT CODE of CONDUCT related consequences, failure of a student to attend school on a regular basis may also require a report to the Suffolk County Department of Probation for the institution of a Person in Need of Supervision (PINS) proceeding through the Family Court.
If you have any questions, please refer to the BAY SHORE SCHOOLS ATTENDANCE POLICY, contact the appropriate school Principal or the OFFICE OF STUDENT SERVICES & CENTRAL REGISTRATION.