Important Attendance Information for Parents
Regular attendance is critical to learning in the classroom. When your child is absent from school, please note the following important reminders:
If a student must miss school for a legitimate and excusable reason, as the Parent/Student Handbook states, the student’s parent/guardian must submit an excuse in writing that states the reason for each absence and is signed by the parent/guardian or healthcare professional. The excuse should be submitted to the school immediately upon the student's return within 48 hours from when the student returns to school.
What to do when your ELEMENTARY or MIDDLE SCHOOL child is absent
What to do when your HIGH SCHOOL child is absent
You can find more information concerning Attendance Regulations and Policies in the Parent/Student Handbook on pages 11-17.
Helpful Tips for Parents
Try to schedule doctor appointments after school or during release times.
If your child does have a routine doctor appointment during the school day, plan for them to attend school before or after the appointment. When your child attends school for any part of the day of the appointment and returns with a note from the doctor, the state will consider them present for attendance purposes for that day.
If your child is required to attend court, please make sure they turn in documentation from the court stating that they were there. The state will consider them present for attendance purposes for that day.
Make sure we have your correct email address on our records. We have an automated system that picks up any unexcused absences and sends out an email alerting you of the unexcused absence. This is usually run daily.
You can keep track of your child's attendance and grades by signing in to Home Access Center (HAC).