Attendance
Welcome to the Attendance Policies and Procedures Page
Central Bucks School District attendance policies conform to Pennsylvania School Code sections 1326 to 1333, dealing with compulsory school attendance.
“Every child of compulsory school age having legal residence in this Commonwealth… is required to attend a day school in which the subjects and activities prescribed by the standards of the State Board of Education are taught.”
Parents and guardians should submit absence requests via the Parent Portal. Parents can request a full day absence, early dismissal, or late arrival.
- Absence requests will be reviewed by School Attendance Staff and approved or denied.
- Requests made using the Parent Portal will also serve as an excuse for the absence. Parents will not be required to submit an excuse, either electronic or written.
In addition, when a student is absent from school, but the school does not receive communication from the parent or guardian, the following communication will be sent:
- A text message will be sent midmorning notifying the parent or guardian of the absence.
- An email will also be sent at the end of the school day reminding the parent or guardian that the student was marked absent.
Information regarding how to use the Parent Portal to report an absence can be found here.
PDF Directions for Managing Student Attendance
To see your student's attendance record, go to the Parent Portal!