Attendance
Reporting Student Absences
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If a student is going to miss any portion of the school day, a parent or guardian must call the school to report the absence before 10:00 a.m. on the day of the absence. When leaving a message on the Attendance Voicemail system, state the student's name, I.D. number, date of absence, reason for the absence, and the name of the parent/guardian calling with a daytime phone number where the parent/guardian can be reached.
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If a student is going to arrive late, a parent/guardian must notify the school by leaving a message on the absence line.
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If a student is going to report to school on time but leave early, the parent/guardian must call to request a Home Pass. This will allow the student to leave the building before the official end of the school day.
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Unreported absences are considered "unexcused" absences. Students with unexcused absences will be assigned to a parent conference.
When leaving a message on the Attendance Voicemail system, clearly and slowly state:
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The student's name
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I.D. number
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Date of absence
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Reason for the absence
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Name of the parent/guardian calling along with a daytime phone number where the parent/guardian can be reached.
To report that your child will be absent from school, please call the appropriate number below:
Morton East
708-780-4000 x2331 (English)
708-780-4000 x2328 (Español)
Morton West
708-780-4100 x3905 (English)
708-780-4100 x3906 (Español)
Morton Freshman Center
708-863-7900 x1122 (English/Español)
Morton Alternative
708-222-3080 (English/Español)