Respect for All: Preventing and Addressing Student-to-Student Discrimination, Sexual and Other Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying

Here are some basic things you should know about attendance in New York City schools:

• Schools must take attendance to show whether a student is in school or not; it’s the law.
• Schools mark a student as P for present or A for absent.
• There is no general remote learning option this year. If your child is learning remotely because they either have been asked to quarantine or are enrolled in medically necessary instruction, your child will be flagged as “learning remotely” in the DOE’s attendance system.
• While schools can mark an absence as “excused” for religious reasons, illness, or some other reasons, the excused absence is still an absence and must be part of the student’s record.
• Schools must tell families when students are absent or late. They will make a positive call or outreach home. Does your school have the right information to contact you? Update your child’s NYCSA account with your current contact information.

Partnering with Your Child's Counselor

Counseling support staff can help to ensure your child’s success in school and in the future.
Know what to ask for at a conference with your child’s counselor.

• Annamarie Fabbricatore, Social Worker, Grade 6
• Estella Hernandez, Social Worker, Grade 7
• Betty Tang, Guidance Counselor, Grade 8
• Brittany Capriola, Counselor, Grade 6,7
• Vincent Damato, Social Worker, Grades 6,7,8
• Dr. Jennifer Opramalla, School Psychologist