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How to pick up your student early from school (“early dismissal”)
How to pick up your student early from school (“early dismissal”)
Ahead of time: Caregiver contacts the Learning Community (LC) clerk and the teacher of the class your student will miss via email or ParentSquare
If same day: call the school clerk in the morning
Learning Community C
Susie Espinosa Dean of Students 617.349.6681
Debbie Gentile Clerk Specialist 617.349.6674
Learning Community R
Eydie Ortiz Interim Dean of Students 617.349.6738
Berhan Duncan Clerk Specialist 617.349.6661
Learning Community L
Tim Mellon Dean of Students 617.349.6664
Heather Gannon Clerk Specialist 617.349.6638
Learning Community S
Jamalh Prince Dean of Students 617.349.6723
Yvette Jackson Clerk Specialist 617.349.6652
Pick-up day: At the agreed time, your student can leave class and go to the LC office to sign out and then come out to meet you. If your student forgets to come out, go to the security desk at the main entrance (Rindge building) and ask them to call up to your student’s class. If needed, have your student bring a doctor’s note the next day to the LC to excuse their absence/tardiness.
4 Things Caregivers Need to Know About Attendance Policy
(starting September 2025)4 Things Caregivers Need to Know About Attendance Policy
1. When your child is absent, ALWAYS contact
Your learning community (LC) Clerk & Dean of Students
The teachers whose classes will be missed
And provide the reason for absence so that your child may make up missed tests and assignments.
2. Students essentially have 6 absences allowed per QUARTER
(2 quarters = 1 semester) before they receive an attendance violation (AV) noted on their report card.
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4. The following absences DO NOT count toward an attendance violation or no credit.
Observance of major religious holidays
Legal requirement (with documentation)
Medical appointments (with documentation, ex. a doctor’s note)
College visits (limited to 3 days for grade 12, and 2 days for grade 11)
School-sponsored/school-approved trips or activities
School Service-Related Absences (i.e. guidance, counseling, testing, OSE,
nurse’s office)
In School and Out of School Suspensions
Family trip (One 5-day trip in 4 years)
Bereavement
5. Students and families may appeal a no credit to their learning community Dean of Students.
Missing as few as 5 days per semester makes a student less likely to graduate on time. Learn more about the impact of absences
Don't know how to contact your learning community? Contact CRLS Family Liaison Tabithalee Howard (thoward@cpsd.us, phone 617.349.6660, cell 617.352.8912)
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