All student absences are carefully monitored at Hervey Bay State High School. A student's continued unexplained non-attendance at school will result in a letter to parents or carers following either a text message or phone call. Students MUST maintain 90% attendance or better to ensure they have every opportunity to gain academic success.
Reporting absences
Please inform the school of your child's absence, via the Compass App by 9:00am on the day of the absence.
The Compass mobile app provides an easier, more convenient way for parents and guardians to communicate with the school and can be downloaded from Google Play for Android devices or the App Store for iOS devices.
Recording an absence or requesting a leave pass
1. Accessing Your Child's Profile
- Once logged in, click on your child's name displayed on the main dashboard. This will take you to their profile page.
2. Submit an Attendance Note
- On the profile page, locate the 'Attendance' tab or the 'Add Attendance Note/Approval' button.
- Click 'Add Note/Approval' to create a new attendance note.
3. Provide Details
- Select the relevant reason for the absence (e.g., illness, medical appointment, or family reason).
- Specify the date(s) and time(s) of the absence.
- Include any additional information, if necessary.
4. Save and Submit
- Review the details for accuracy.
- Click 'Save' or 'Submit' to finalise the note.
If you are unable to use the Compass to report your students absence below are alternative contact options:
Main Office (8.00am - 3.30pm) - 07 4194 3777
Absentee Message Bank (24 Hours) - 07 4194 3760
Absentee Email - absences@herveybayshs.eq.edu.au
Please note:
- Medical Certificates (originals) should be provided for periods of prolonged absences and/or when students miss assessment.
- In the case of a late arrival, a note of explanation is required, and must be presented to the office upon arrival at school. The arrival time will be documented and a slip provided to the student to enter the classroom. Similarly, a phone call to the Office staff could be made.