Twelve Corners Middle School

brighton_tcmsattendance@bcsd.org (preferred) or 242-5100 x3520 (24-hour message center)

Note: x3520 is an automated message center. If it is an emergency and you need to speak to someone, please use extension 3521.

Our school day is short and students miss vital work whenever they are absent from the classroom. Students will be more successful in school if they come on time in the morning and are present every day. Students will do better if they have few interruptions in their daily schedule.

If a child will be arriving late, parents should notify the school contacting brighton_tcmsattendance@bcsd.org or leaving a message on the 24-hour attendance line at (585) 242-5100 x3520. When the student arrives, they must sign in at Attendance before going to class. When a child is going to be absent, contact brighton_tcmsattendance@bcsd.org or (585) 242-5100 x3520. If a child needs to be picked up early, parents should come into the atrium to sign the child out at the Attendance office, and it is appreciated if you can call the Attendance Line at (585) 242-5100 x3520 to let us know in advance the time you will be coming.

We know that it is sometimes impossible for doctor and dentist appointments to be made outside of school hours, but there is some degree of flexibility in the selection of a suitable time. Recitals, parties, music lessons, dental appointments, etc., should be scheduled after school or on Saturday if at all possible. If this is not possible, you may be able to make appointments at times during the school day when a student would miss less work in basic skills than he would at other times. Checking with the teacher for information in this regard would be appreciated.

If it is necessary to take a child out of school because of a family trip, the principal should be informed. Sometimes it will be possible to have schoolwork given to the child ahead of schedule, minimizing the effects of missed class work. When a student returns from an absence, the teacher will help them complete missed instruction and assignments. The cooperation of parents in scheduling trips during school vacations or assisting the student in making up work he/she misses can be vital to his/her success in school.