Monaghan Collegiate School

Address:  Corlatt, Monaghan, H18X027
Phone: 047-82060
E-mail: admin@monaghancollegiateschool.ie
RCN: 20019440

Absences

Parent/Guardian,

All reasons of absence must be notified to the school, either by telephone (047-82060) or by email to mcsattendance@monaghancollegiateschool.ie .  You may also use the contact form at the bottom of this page to explain the reason for you son/daughter's absence.

ATTENDANCE

  • All absences and reasons for absence must be notified to the school office via the link on the school website. We ask that parents and guardians do this no later than 9a.m.
  • Please send in medical evidence of illness such as certificate from a doctor if available.
  • Students who arrive late must sign in at the school office. If arriving after 9.05am they must have a note to explain the reason for being late.
  • Students are not allowed to leave school during the school day without written permission form the parent/guardian.
  • In emergency or exceptional situations parents should contact the school office.

Please Note:  If a pupil reaches twenty days absence, the Principal must by law inform TUSLA

GUIDANCE FOR LEAVING SCHOOL EARLY

  • A note must be brought to school signed by the parent or guardian.
  • Please use the notes that can be removed from the back of the school diary.
  • Students must hand in the notes to the school office before 8.50a.m.
  • In exceptional circumstances where a note is forgotten or an unexpected reason to leave school arises, parents should email or phone the school office.
  • All students leaving school early must sign out in the book in the school office.
  • Any note received by the office staff after 9 a.m. will be verified by phone calls to parents.
  • Any student who uses the Study Hall periods 1 or 7 after lunch must report to reception to ensure they are signed in on the roll.

IF A STUDENTS BECOMES UNWELL AT SCHOOL

  • Students must ensure that their teacher at that time is aware that they are not feeling well or have gone to the office or bathroom.
  • Students who feel unwell should report to the school office and parents may be contacted by staff.
  • A student who is leaving due to illness should be collected from the school office.

 

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