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Attendance

Ensuring regular attendance is crucial for the success of students. Attending school regularly not only helps children academically but also fosters a sense of routine, responsibility, and engagement with their learning environment. Consistent attendance allows students to fully participate in classroom activities, build relationships with peers and teachers, and stay on track with their educational journey. At CDSD, we prioritize attendance because we understand its significant impact on student achievement and overall well-being.

For more information on our attendance policies, please visit the Board Attendance Policy page on our district website.

Together, let's strive to make every day count for our students' future success.

 

Quick Reminders:

  1. If your student is absent from school, a note with a parent signature MUST be handed in within 3 days of the absence.
  2. A parent/guardian signature is needed on the absence note.  Calling the school or emailing to say that your student will be absent is kind and considerate, but a NOTE with a WRITTEN SIGNATURE is still needed!
  3. To hand a note in, you can:
    • Send it in with your student – please just make sure your student hands it in within 3 days!
    • Fax it: (717)657-9757
    • Take a picture of it and email it to sseattendance@cdschools.org
    • Bring it in yourself
  4. The school doors open at 8:45am.  At 9:00am, all students should be in their classrooms ready to learn.  Any student not in their classroom by 9:00am will be considered tardy (late) and will report to the office upon entering the building for a tardy slip. 
  5. If you are planning to take an Educational Trip (each student K-5th Grade can have up to 5 approved Educational Trip Days), please stop by the office to get the paperwork and fill it out ahead of time. Forms should be submitted to be approved by the principal at least 7 days prior to the absence. No Educational Trips will be approved during the PSSA Testing Windows.