For your convenience, C. J. Hooker Middle School parents and guardians can report a child’s absence, for any reason, via e-mail. Contact the CJH Attendance Office by e-mailing cjh.attendance@gcsny.org.
What to include in the absence email
The following items should be included when e-mailing the attendance office to report your child’s absence:
- The student’s full name and grade
- The e-mail author’s full name and relationship to student
- A phone number where you can be reached
- Whether the student is absent or tardy
- The date of the student’s absence or tardy
- A reason for the student’s absence:
- Excused absences include: sick, emergency medical appointment, court attendance, death in immediate family, college visitation, religious observance, approved school activity
- Unexcused absences include: overslept, vacation, missed the bus, wedding, no child care, no transportation, family visit, didn’t want to attend school
