Attendance



Regular attendance and being on time are important for continuity and optimum learning. The school attendance policy will be followed. It is the responsibility of the student to see the teachers for work missed due to an excused absence on the day he/she returns to school. It is also the student’s responsibility to hand in the make-up work on the day specified, or it will be considered late.

As explained in the HMS Student Handbook, the office will collect homework assignments when a student is absent for 3 or more days. You must notify the office on the third day of the need for homework assignments. We also recommend that your child check the Homework Hotlink or call the //Homework Hotline (412-492-6373). // If possible, ask a friend to get extra handouts. We don’t expect students who are sick to be doing homework. That is why school policy allows the same number of days to make up work as the number of days missed.
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If your family is taking a school-approved trip during the school year, the student is responsible for collecting all assignments BEFORE leaving. These assignments will be provided when available. This may not be until the day before departure. These assignments will be due upon return to school as stated in the HMS Student Handbook .
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