Attendance
E-Absence joins a lineup of features that are already available on the Aspen Parent Portal to manage your student’s school experience. Sign in to your account at ASPEN.CPS.EDU for features including:
- Checking Assignments
- Viewing Grades
- Tracking Attendance
- Paying Fees
To access Parent Portal, you must:
- Be listed as a contact for your student in the Student Information System.
- Have a valid email in the student’s contact records.
- Request and submit the validation code sent via email.
Don’t have an account? You can also learn more at cps.edu/pages/parentresources.aspx or contact Jones's main office at 773-534-8600. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Gjs7EesBc3xMQMePvb_z4ElzbC2TXPPX/view?usp=sharing
Maintaining accurate attendance of our students is a top priority! Updated information on procedures and expectations below:
How do I report my child’s absences?
- Parent Portal: Submit excused absences through the E-Absence system in Parent Portal through aspen.cps.edu; Instructions found in this video
- Absence Note: Submit a signed note with date and reason upon return
- Phone: Call 773-534-8600, option #3, sharing your student's name, absence date, reason, your name, and relationship to student
What types of absences are considered “Excused” by CPS? (More about CPS expectations and best practices here.)
- Student illness, including mental or behavioral health
- Death in the immediate family
- Family emergency
- Military funeral (sounding taps)
- Parent/guardian who is an active duty member being called to duty for, on leave from, or has immediately returned from deployment to a combat zone
- Religious holiday (requires note)
How do I secure an early dismissal?
- Only a parent/guardian listed on the emergency form may pick up a student.
- Park in front, come to the main office, text your student to meet you, swipe out, and sign out.
- Phone requests ARE NOT permitted.
- Students 18+ MAY sign themselves out (parent/guardian will be notified).
- Students under 18 MAY NOT sign themselves out.