Our school uses SafeArrival to report student absences. SafeArrival is designed to make it easier, faster, and more convenient for families to report absences and late arrivals.

With SafeArrival, there’s no need to call the school and leave a message. Instead, you can quickly and securely report your child’s absence in one of three ways:

• Using the SM Home App: Download and install the SM Home app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.

• Online: Visit home.schoolmessenger.ca.

• Phone: Call the toll-free number 1-844-478-2598 and follow the prompts.

Further detailed instructions are available on the OCSB website.

To support an optimal learning environment and minimize daily classroom disruptions, St. Mark High School asks parents and guardians to follow our updated student sign-out procedures:

• Advance Written Notes: If your student needs to leave school early, please send them with a signed note indicating the date, time, and reason for the early departure. Your student should present this note directly to their classroom teacher at the scheduled sign-out time before proceeding to the main office.

• Pre-Arranged Pickup Plans: Please coordinate departure times and pickup locations directly with your student prior to the start of the school day.

• Locating Students During PE or Lunch: We strongly encourage parents to become familiar with their student’s daily class schedule. Office staff are often unable to locate or call students out during physical education classes or lunch periods.

By planning ahead, you help us protect valuable instructional time for all students. Thank you for your cooperation and support.

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