Attendance Policy

Good attendance is critical for student success at J.N. Fries Middle School. All absences will be coded unexcused unless an email, written note, or one of the forms below is received from the parent/guardian within 48 hours of the absence(s). State law allows absences to be excused for the following reasons:

• Illness or injury
• Quarantine
• Death in the immediate family
• Medical or dental appointments
• Court or administrative proceedings
• Religious observance
• Educational opportunity - Your request must be submitted for consideration at least three days prior to absence. An explanation of the trip/opportunity must be given.

**Click here to complete the J.N Fries Middle School Absence Note. Please complete the form and it will be sent directly to our data manager.

**Click here to download the K-8 Educational Opportunity Form. This form can then be filled out and turned into our front office. Remember to send the form in three days prior to the absence.