How to Report an Absence at NTHS

  • Attendance Office: 360-412-4801

    Lisa Niles lniles@nthurston.k12.wa.us

    Absence reporting options:

    • Skyward Family Access (instructions below)
    • A handwritten note (turned in or faxed)
    • A phone call to the attendance office
    • Email from parent/guardian to the attendance office

    Absences will be recorded as excused only if appropriate documentation is received.

    Students are expected to attend all classes each day. A student returning to school after an absence reports directly to class and is expected to make up all the missed work. Students will be given one (1) school day for every day of excused absence to make up the missed work. Teachers may choose to extend the time at their discretion.

Absence Reporting Through Family Access

  • Login to Family Access using your secure credentials. Contact your school's office if you do not know your username and/or password.
    • Select the student who is absent.
    • Click on the Attendance tab on the left side of the screen.
    • Click on the Enter Absence Request hyperlink on the right side of the screen.
    Step One for Family Access Absence Reporting  
    • Click on the Add Request hyperlink.
    Step Two for Skyward Absence Reporting  
    • On the Add Request screen, select the absence Start Date, End Date, Start Time, End Time and Reason. Entering comments is optional. Click the Save button. 
    Step Three Skyward Absence Reporting Screenshot  
    • If your email address is in our records, you will receive an email confirming the absence. 

NTPS Attendance Information

  • What is good attendance?

  • Why is good attendance important?

  • What happens if a student misses too much school?

  • What can the district do?

  • What can families do?

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