School Attendance

School Attendance

It is extremely important that all young people maintain good attendance at school.  Aberdeenshire Council policy states that this should be 90% or above.

Your young person’s attendance at school is regularly monitored by their House Team (Guidance Teacher and Depute/House Head).  If attendance falls below 90%, there are several actions that may be taken to ensure we work with you to maximise their learning and progress.

In Secondary School, attendance is taken on a period-by-period basis, and our School Office follow the Aberdeenshire policy for follow-up.

Below is a link to a two-page handy ‘School Attendance Guide’ for all parents/carers.

Portlethen Academy School Attendance Guide 

Parents’ Portal is our preferred method of communication to report or reply to any absence queries.  An ‘absences guide’ for Parents’ Portal can be located here:

Absences Guide for Parents 

If you have any concerns or queries regarding school attendance, please arrange to speak with your young person’s Guidance Teacher.