Attendance
Every Day Matters!
Every day at P.S. 1 is an opportunity for students to learn, connect, and grow.
When students come to school every day, they build important academic skills, develop meaningful friendships, discover new interests, and strengthen their connection to the school community. Regular attendance helps students stay engaged in learning and make the most of every opportunity available to them.
At P.S. 1, we encourage all students to be Chronically Present, meaning they attend school at least 90% of the time. This is the minimum benchmark for staying connected to learning and achieving long-term success.
Students who are Chronically Present:
- Stay engaged in learning and make steady academic progress.
- Build the knowledge and skills needed to be successful in school and beyond.
- Develop meaningful friendships and positive relationships with caring adults.
- Build confidence, independence, and a strong sense of belonging.
- Explore academic, artistic, athletic, and leadership opportunities that match their interests.
- Participate in field trips, clubs, performances, sports, and other enriching school experiences.
At P.S. 1, every day counts. We are committed to partnering with families to support regular attendance and help every student be present, engaged, and ready to learn.
If your family needs support, please contact our school. We can help connect you with school and community resources that may assist with attendance challenges. Working together, we can help ensure every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.
Every Day Matters. Every Student Matters. Every Minute Counts.
Attendance is a required, legal record
By law, schools are required to take attendance each day and record whether a student is Present (P) or Absent (A). If a student is not in school, they must be marked absent, even when the absence is excused.
Attendance records in the student information system cannot be changed after mid-July. However, corrections or additional information may be added to a student's record by submitting a written letter for inclusion in the student's file.
Families can request attendance records from P.S. 1 at any time or monitor their child's attendance through their NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) (weblink).
Accurate attendance records help P.S. 1 and families work together to support student success and ensure every child remains connected to learning.
Excused absences are still absences.
Schools may excuse absences for reasons such as illness, religious observances, or family emergencies. However, excused absences are still recorded as absences and are part of a student's official attendance record.
At P.S. 1, we support students who miss school by helping them stay on track with missed classwork and assignments whenever possible. Families should notify the school of any absence and provide documentation.
Staying Connected with P.S. 1
Regular communication between P.S. 1 and our families helps ensure students stay connected to learning and receive support when they need it.
P.S. 1 will notify families when a student is absent or arrives late to school. We encourage families to let us know the reason for an absence so our staff can provide appropriate support and maintain accurate attendance records.
To help P.S. 1 reach you:
- Make sure your contact information is up to date in your NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) and on your child's Blue Card, including your phone number, email address, and home address.
- Review how P.S. 1 communicates about absences and lateness, such as phone calls, text messages, emails, or the NYCSA app, and when you can expect to receive notifications.
- If your contact information changes during the school year, please notify P.S. 1 as soon as possible so you continue receiving important updates.
By staying connected, families and P.S. 1 can work together to remove barriers, support strong attendance, and ensure every student has the opportunity to be Chronically Present: in school, engaged, and ready to learn every day.
