Valuable instructional time is missed each time your child is absent, and excessive absences may hinder your child’s progress. We are committed to providing the best possible education for your child. Regrettably, this process is adversely affected by poor attendance. Please help us by making school attendance a priority. Remember, we are here to assist you and answer any questions. Students are considered chronically absent when they have missed ten percent of the scheduled school days; the Qualters Middle School is committed to reaching out to the families/ guardians of chronically absent students to help implement a plan to improve attendance. Students who are chronically absent are typically at a higher risk of dropping out of high school, retention, or summer school. These are all situations we strive to avoid.  

QMS Handbook: Attendance Policy (Page 17)

If your child is absent encourage them to:

• check their google classroom and/or team website.

• connect with their teachers when they return to create a plan to complete their missed work.

• stay after school with their teachers to clarify any missed instruction and to reduce anxiety related to catching up.

• ask for help if they need assistance with the content or organization/prioritization.