Berry Middle School

Berry Attendance Cheat Sheet

use this link for Hoover City Schools District Attendance policies

Please email bmsattendance@hoover.k12.al.us or call (205) 439-2000 concerning any attendance issues.

• Turn in notes WITHIN 3 DAYS OF ABSENCE to any grade level office
• Notes CAN BE EMAILED with a physical parent signature to: bmsattendance@hoover.k12.al.us
• ONLY 9 PARENT EXCUSED absences per year
• Anticipated Absence Forms must be turned in AT LEAST 3 DAYS PRIOR to the absence

Nine (9) total excused absences per year and nine (9) total excused check ins/check outs per semester is the maximum number of parent notes that can be excused. Each case will be evaluated on an individual basis. Illness, when supported by a physician verification, may be considered as a mitigating circumstance.

Absences are excused for the following reasons:

• Illness
• Death in the immediate family
• Inclement weather
• Legal quarantine
• Emergency conditions as determined by the Principal or Superintendent
• Permission of Principal and consent of parent

Any reason not listed above is considered ‘unexcused’ – such as car trouble, family emergency, personal, or travel.  

When a student returns, the parent must provide in writing within three (3) days of the student’s return to school an excuse which includes the following:

• Reason for the absence 
• Specific date of the absence(s)
• Physical parent/guardian signature (emails without signature are not accepted)

If absence is due to a medical visit, a signed note from the physician’s office is required.