- H. B. Whitehorne Middle School
- Attendance Procedures
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Students who arrive late to school: Students who arrive after 8:30 are late and should report to the administrative assistant in the School Counseling/Attendance suite for passes to admit them to classes. Parents/guardians should call the attendance office or provide a written excuse when their child is late to school.
Reporting an Absence: Parents of students who will be absent should call the attendance office at (973) 571-6751, x 2750 and leave a voicemail message. Please provide the following information: Your child’s name, homeroom and grade, reason for absence and, if necessary, a request for a return call from the attendance office administrative assistant. Upon their return to school from an absence, students should have written excuses, dated and signed by their parent or guardian explaining the reason for absence.