Attendance
Attendance
Policies and Procedures
Different Ways to
Submit an Absence
- Fill out the Online Absence Form below
- Download the Absent Note as a PDF, fill it out, and then submit
- Submit an E-Absence via your Parent Portal (Aspen)
Fill out our Online
Absence Form
Download the
Absent Note
Report Via the Parent Portal
E-Absence
A new way to report excused absences – is now live. Parents and guardians can now submit, schedule and track your student’s absences through the Aspen Parent Portal. You can sign in to your account at ASPEN.CPS.EDU and start using the E-Absence feature today. Watch this video to see how to submit absence requests in Parent Portal To access Parent Portal, you must:
- Be listed as a contact for your student in the Student Information System.
- Have a valid email in the student’s contact records.
- Request and submit the validation code sent via email.
Don’t have an account? Contact your school clerk to register for an account today. You can also learn more at CPS’ site.
CPS Attendance Policy
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Per CPS policy, a student will receive a full day attendance if they are in school for at least 300 minutes. If a student is in school for 150-299 minutes, it will be marked as a half-day absence. If a student is in school for less than 150 minutes, it will be marked as a full day absence. Therefore, a student will receive credit for a full day of school if they are in the building by 9:45 am and remain for the entire day. A student will receive credit for a half day of school if they are in the building by 12:15 pm and remain for the entire day. A student will receive credit for a full day of school if they arrived at school on time and dismissed no earlier than 1:45 pm. A student will receive credit for a half day of school if they arrived at school on time and dismissed no earlier than 10:15 am. |