Kingsport City School Officials Want To Emphasize The Importance Of Regular School Attendance And Coming To School On Time. Matthew Smith, Attendance Supervisor, Is Seeking Parental Support In Boosting Student Academic Success Through Regular School Attendance. He Said Students Are Allowed Eight Excused Absences, With An Accompanying Note, Phone Call, Or Email To The School Per School Year. Students Who Miss More Than Five Unexcused Absences Will Be Referred To The Schools Attendance Office, And May Have To Complete The Truancy Intervention Program.