Long Beach Middle School

Attendance Office – (516) 897-2155  

Attendance is essential for successful learning. However, a child who is ill should not be in school. There are also other circumstances when an absence may be necessary, but every student should attend school every day he or she possibly can. Students are expected to make up work they miss during an absence and should communicate with classmates regarding schoolwork. In the event of a prolonged illness, home instruction may be provided after reviewing medical documentation.

First period begins at 8:01 a.m. and it is expected that students attend school on time as missed instruction impedes academic progress. School closings and holidays are indicated on the school calendar. When a student is absent from school, a parent or guardian should notify the Attendance Office of students’ absences, lateness's, or early dismissals promptly that morning via phone (516-897-2155), email (lbmsattendance@lbeach.org) or our student absence form to ensure accurate attendance. If your child is late to school for any reason, that student must report to the attendance office for a late pass.  

Per district policy, “in the case of any illness, parents must notify the health office in their child’s school on the first day of an absence.

The Long Beach School District attendance policy permits the following as valid excuses for absence, tardiness or early departures:

• Illness of the student
• Serious illness to immediate family member
• Death in the student’s family
• Serious, contagious or epidemic disease in the household where the student resides
• Urgent doctor or dental appointments which cannot be arranged for any other time
• Mandated attendance in a court of law or related court proceeding
• Documented college visits (high school students only)
• Religious observance
• Attendance at a school-supervised program

A note explaining the cause of absence is required on the day the student returns to school. Tardiness may be excused for the above reasons. A written explanation of lateness is required students are expected to attend school every day.”


All absences and lateness must be followed-up with a written explanation as required by New York State Law. This note is to be brought to the attendance secretary in the main office, upon return to school. 


Notes must contain the following: 

(1) student’s full name, 

(2) date(s) of absence; 

(3) reason for absence, 

(4) parent/guardian signature. 


The student absence form may be accessed here.