Reporting an Absence

Attendance matters! Regular attendance is one of the most powerful ways you can prepare your student for success—both in school and in life. Students are expected to attend school every day, for the full day.

Absences for illness, religious and cultural observance, or emergency do happen and will be excused. Excused absences should be communicated as soon as reasonably possible. The information below explains the process for reporting these absences.

Long-Term Absences

To report an upcoming absence of 5 days or more, please fill out and submit the Notice of Pre-Arranged Extended Absence Form. Please be aware:

  • We encourage you to make sure your child is attending school on a regular basis unless they are sick.  
  • If your student misses more than 20 consecutive school days, they will be withdrawn from the Northshore School District on the 21st day and will need to be re-enrolled upon return. 

 

Short-Term Absences: Report in ParentVUE

Step 1 - Log in to ParentVUE

Screenshot of the login screen in ParentVUE

Visit the ParentVUE login page and enter your username and password.

Note: If you have forgotten your password or not yet activated your account, please click the relevant buttons.

Step 2 - Select Your Student

Screenshot in ParentVUE to select student

Click the "Report Absence" button next to the name of your absent student.

  • If you have multiple enrolled students, you will see an option for each one. If you have more than one absent student, you will need to enter each student's information individually.

Step 3 - Provide the Absence Details

Screenshot of ParentVUE detailed screen to enter date reason and note to explain absence

Complete the fields:

  • Select the start and end date for the absence. Note: You can submit absence information up to 4 days in advance.
  • Use the drop-down field to provide a reason for the absence.
  • Use the Notes field to share additional information. This field is optional.
  • Upload a doctor's note or document. This field is optional.
  • Click "Save" to submit.

Step 4 - Confirmation

Screenshot of ParentVUE absence confirmation

A pop-up will confirm the absence information was submitted. 

If you need to change any information submitted, please contact the school office.