Consistent school attendance is important for all students to successfully complete the instructional program at each grade level.
Please be aware of the following reasons for excused school absence and early dismissal from the school day as outlined in the PA School Code and TESD policy/regulation #5113.
Absences, including early dismissals, are considered lawfully excused when a student is prevented from attendance for mental, physical, or other urgent reasons such as illness, family emergency, death of a family member, medical or dental appointments, authorized school activities, educational travel with prior approval, pre-approved religious instruction (limit 36 hours per year), or a bona fide religious holiday.
Please be sure to email besattendance@tesd.net to communicate your child’s absence and clearly indicate the reason for the excused absence within three days.
For approved travel, the complete request for educational travel form (https://www.tesd.net/cms/lib/PA01001259/Centricity/Domain/614/Student%20Excused%20Travel%20Form%20-%20Fillable.pdf) must be submitted including the explanation for the educational nature of the trip.
Please contact Dr. Demming if you have any questions at demmings@tesd.net or 610-240-1401.
