Yes, The school does have to be contacted by phone 718-927-5540 or Via email Mr. Mercado- Lmercado14@schools.nyc.gov
Upon returning from an illness or absence students should bring a doctor’s note or documentation of absence.
Only persons who appear on the NYCDOE records or the blue emergency contact card may sign a student out for dismissal. Parents may not give permission over the phone or have someone who is not listed to sign their child out of school.
Missing class is not an excuse for missing homework. Students can email their teachers and look at Google Classroom for assignments.
Each teacher has individual make-up requirements for missed days.
