Absenteeism & Arrival
Reporting an Absence or Late Arrival
If your child will not be attending school or will be arriving late (after 7:50 AM), please notify us before 9:00 AM. This ensures accurate attendance for all students.
Late Arrival Procedure
Start Time: 7:50 AM
Any student arriving after 7:50 AM must go directly to the Main Office to receive a Late Slip before going to homeroom or class.
Note: Period 1 begins promptly at 8:00 AM.
Dismissal Procedures
Early Dismissal (Appointments)
We ask that all students being picked up for a prearranged early dismissal (before 2:40 PM) be signed out by a parent/guardian at the front office counter.
- Planned Appointments: Please send a signed note with your child to give to the attendance office the day before the appointment, if possible.
- Unscheduled Appointments: Please call the Attendance Office (434-5896) or Main Office (434-2188) as soon as possible to ensure timely dismissal.
- Returning to School: If your child returns later in the day, they must stop by the office to sign in before going to class.
End of Day Pick-Up (2:45 PM)
All regular student pick-ups will be dismissed promptly at 2:45 PM. This includes students whose parents have notified the school (via email, note, or phone) that they will be picked up by a designated adult.
Location: Please utilize the drop-off / pick-up loop near the RES entrance.
IMPORTANT: At NO time should the bus loop be utilized for student pick-up.
Safe Schools: Visitor Policy
To ensure the safety of our building during the school day, we require the following from all visitors:
- Sign In: Upon entering CHMS, please sign in at the front office immediately.
- Badge Up: Pick up and wear a guest badge lanyard.
- Stay in Check: Do not go directly to any classroom areas without first checking with front office staff.
- Sign Out: Please stop back by the office to sign out when leaving the building.
We welcome your visits to CHMS and appreciate your cooperation in keeping our school safe.