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This handbook has been compiled to help you and your student be successful at Cleveland Middle School.
Attendance
Attendance Line: (505) 881-9227 ext. 43500
Research shows that students with consistent school attendance have improved academic performance.
The Albuquerque Public School system has implemented a new attendance and truancy program, which is linked to our new computerized attendance program. This program is designed to address excessive absences, whether excused or unexcused.
Parents / Guardians should notify the school daily if their child is absent. Students will be marked excused for the following:
- Doctor’s Appointments
- Religious Commitments
- Death in the Family
- Illness
- Family Emergency
- Diagnostic Testing
All other absences will be considered unexcused. Please be advised the APS policy states the students are allowed no more than 10 unexcused absences per school year. This includes times when children are pulled out of school for vacations. The student and his/her guardian will be referred to the Children’s Court Liaison, if a student’s attendance rate drops below 90% in a grading period. This includes both excused and unexcused absences.
If your child arrives at school after the tardy bell has rung, they will get their Accountability Card signed.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Attendance Clerk.
You can also pick up a complete copy of the Truancy Policy in the Administration Office.