Brighton High School

brighton_hsattendance@bcsd.org (preferred) or (585) 242-5000 x4520 (24-hour message center)

If a student will be absent from school, arriving late, or leaving early, a parent/guardian should notify the school by emailing brighton_hsattendance@bcsd.org or leaving a message on the 24-hour attendance line at 585-242-5000 x4520.

Please include the following information in e-mail or via message:

• Parent’s name
• Student’s name
• Student ID number
• Reason for absence

If you call after school hours, you may leave a message.

During normal school hours, if you would like to speak with an attendance secretary, please call 242-5000 x4802. 

Additional information pertaining to absences due to educational or instructional programs, religious holidays, tardiness, and truancy can be found in the Student/Parent handbook through the main office.

Appointments:

If it is necessary for a student to leave school during the day, a written parental request or phone call must be presented to the attendance office before he/she can be excused. The written request should include the reason for leaving school, the name of the doctor, dentist or person to be seen and the parent’s signature, the time the student is to be excused and the time the student expects to return. When returning to school, the student must sign in.