Do you have questions about student attendance? Check out our FAQ page (linked below). If you still have questions after that, please contact your child's school.
Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Student Attendance
Student Attendance
Middletown Public Schools knows that attendance is one of the most powerful predictors of academic achievement. We also know that having our students present, ready to learn each school day will benefit them, their classmates, and the whole school community. Please help us in ensuring that our students have great attendance this and every school year.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Attendance
Our Response to Student Absence and Truancy
Regular school attendance is crucial for academic, social/emotional, and personal success. At Middletown Public Schools, we monitor attendance carefully and work with families to ensure every student has the opportunity to thrive. Click the link below to learn more about our attendance thresholds and corresponding actions.
Our Promise to Our Students & Families
We know that there are a wide variety of reasons that students are absent from school, from health concerns to transportation challenges. There are many people in our buildings prepared to help you if you or your student face challenges in attending school regularly or on time. We promise to track attendance daily, notice when your student is not present, communicate with you to understand why they were absent, and help identify barriers and supports available to overcome challenges you may face in helping your student attend school either in-person or remotely.
What We Need From Our Students & Families
We miss our students when they're not in school, because each and every one of our students is an important member of their school's community. We would like you to help ensure that your student attends regularly and is successful in school. If your student is going to be absent, please contact your student’s school in advance. If an absence was unplanned, please contact the school within two school days of your student’s return.
Why Attendance Matters
Attendance has been proven to be one of the most powerful predictors of academic achievement and can have a dramatic impact on key milestones, including third grade reading, 9th grade achievement, high school graduation, and life success.