Email:  mcg-attendance@wrdsb.ca or Call: 519-885-6200 option 1

When you are going to be absent or late…

Parent/Guardian emails or phones the attendance line before 8:30am on the day the student is absent or late.  Please provide the student’s name, homeroom and reason for the absence or late arrival.  It’s the student’s responsibility to catch up on any missed work.

When you arrive at school late…

Students buzz in at the front door, giving their name, homeroom and reason for being late.  The attendance secretary will sign them in and the student goes straight to class.  It’s very important for students to arrive on time to avoid disrupting the class.

When you need to leave early…

Parent/Guardian emails or phones the attendance line prior to 8:30am to inform the school of the early departure.  Parent/Guardian phones the school when they arrive for pickup.  The secretary will call the student from class and sign them out.  The student does not need to come into the office.  They can leave via the front door and look for their ride.  It is best to arrange a meeting spot on a side street where there is more parking available.

In the event of illness or injury, students should report to the office and use the office phone to contact a parent or guardian. An administrator or secretary will also talk to the parent in such a situation. Student should not use their cell phones to contact parents directly.

When you are withdrawn on a short-term basis…

Parent(s)/Guardian(s) are required to notify the principal in advance of the withdrawal and complete the Temporary Student Withdrawal form assuming responsibility for their child’s absence from school and for any work or tests missed during that period.