Attendance at Shepherd Jr High

Attendance Matters - Working Together To Increase Daily Attendance

We are hoping that you and your family stay healthy and happy throughout the school year.  If your student happens to be absent due to a medical appointment or court date, please submit the medical/court note to the Attendance Office as soon as possible. 

Melinda Gillespie
Office Specialist & Attendance
(480) 472-1805
magillespie@mpsaz.org

Jeanne Ziebell
Receptionist
(480) 472-1804
jeziebell2@mpsaz.org

When your student is absent:

Call or email prior to 9 am on the day of the absence. Attendance will be updated as soon as possible.

Provide the following information:

  • Student’s name

  • Date

  • Day(s) of absence

  • Reason for the absence

  • Medical or Court note

Please remember:

  • Schedule appointments and vacations outside of school hours when possible.

  • Call ahead if you need to pick up your student prior to the end of the day to minimize classroom disruptions.

  • A student may not participate in after-school sports, concerts, activities, or dances unless the student has been in attendance a minimum of four periods during that day or the Friday before a Saturday activity.

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