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Sanford Middle School
3524 42nd Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55406

General information & Support:  612-668-4900

Student Attendance

Students are expected to be at school every school day no later than 8:40am and attend every class. If your student will be absent for any reason, please report their absence in Campus Parent.  Be prepared to report the following information: student name, grade, date of absence, reason for absence and your name/relationship to the student.

Student attendance is reported to the Hennepin County Attorney and truancy is supported by the Be@School Program.

An excused absence includes but is not limited to the following categories:

• Child illness, medical, dental, orthodontic, or counseling appointments
• Family emergencies
• The death or serious illness or funeral of an immediate family member
• Active duty in any military branch of the United States
• The child has a condition that requires ongoing treatment for a mental health diagnosis
• Pre-Approved Family Activity of up to 5 days