Parents are encouraged to use our online system to excuse students from school. Please use the resources below to learn how to use the online attendance system.
Call the 24-Hour Attendance Line 952-848-3702 with the following information:
Attendance note to parents:
The purpose of the South View Middle School Attendance Policy reflects our desire to have each student attend all classes and arrive on time. Students and parents should familiarize themselves with the provisions and procedures of the policy in the Student Handbook. We expect parents/guardians to support the intent of the policy, and encourage their children to have good attendance.
Students are expected to be in their classrooms seated and ready to begin learning on time for each class. After the start of the school day, the main office will only excuse absences for students who have notes from parents/guardians or who were in the office on “official” business. We are required to track tardies, as well as absences, to comply with Minnesota statutes. Please understand that with a student body of approximately 1,200 students, well-managed attendance procedures are very important to minimize classroom interruptions and provide the best learning conditions for all students.
Please schedule appointments outside of school hours. If your child needs to leave school, all pick ups and late arrivals can be arranged thru the online attendance system in the parent portal.
All calls to the attendance line need to be made by 9:00am the day of the absence or appointment by calling 952-848-3702.
If a parent or guardian submits online attendance for a student to leave early, it is the student's responsibility to pick up the admittance pass in the front office prior to the start of the school day. The student will show the teacher and the office staff the pass when it is time to leave.
All drop off and pick ups will be at door 1.
Please enter in the online attendance system or call the attendance line by 12:00 noon on the day of an absence if your child will be absent. Absences will not be excused after 48 hours and be considered unexcused.
Grade level bins can be found in the vestibule for lunches, instruments, etc. Please notify your student via school email that their item has been dropped off and they will pick it up during passing time.
In case of an emergency appointment, please call either 952-848-3702 or 952-848-3700 for assistance.
For upcoming planned absences (travel, non-school events, personal matters), please fill out the Planned Absence Form at least 5 days in advance of the absence to be counted as excused. Illness, medical, religious and funeral absences do not require the Planned Absence Form.