Technology Working For All of Us

Beginning Thursday, October 20, 2011, Novi Middle School is piloting an automated calling system for students who are unexcused and absent from school.  This move will not only allow our office staff to do other, much-needed work, it can also be used in the event of a school or district emergency.  You can help in three ways:

• Be sure your child is at school each day.  While we do not want students to be at school if they are sick, being present is a crucial component of their education.  The high-level work that is happening in our classrooms each day cannot be duplicated with worksheets and make-up work.
• Call the absence line if your child is ill.  Please call 248-449-1601 if your child is sick. 
• Contact the Attendance Office if your phone number changes and/or you are not recieving calls at your primary number.  We are only as good as the information we have on file.
• Be sure your child is on-time each day.  Attendance is taken at 7:45.  Students who are walking into school at 7:45 are tardy.  They must be in their seats and ready to begin their academic day by 7:45.  If your child is late, he or she must sign in at the Attendance Office.  Taking the bus whenever possible is a sure way your child is on-time every day.

Thank you for your patience as we work with the new technology.  We are confident and we believe this will help Novi Middle School be an even better place to learn!