A student is tardy if he/she arrives at school late (after the 8:55 a.m. bell rings), without an excused reason, and does not have sufficient time for the start of the instructional day or period.

In cases of patterns of regular or excessive tardiness, the child’s parent/guardian will be required to attend a meeting with school administration or designee.

Please refer to the Pittsfield Public Schools Policy Handbook (STU-6) for a more detailed list of excused and unexcused absences and for elaboration on all Pittsfield Public Schools attendance policies.