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  • Our District is committed to making every moment matter while providing engaging opportunities and outstanding academic instruction. Consistent attendance is important for every student, at every grade level, from TK through 12th grade. The easiest and best way families can support a student's academic success is by making sure students attend school regularly and on time. Our district is doing its part to support student success! We have developed strategies that focus on supportive attendance practices, which include, but are not limited to, efforts to provide a safe and positive school environment, relevant and engaging learning experiences, school activities that help develop students' feelings of connection and engagement with school and peers, school-based mental health support, and rewards to recognize outstanding students who make excellent strides in being in school! 

    Being late (Tardy) for school greatly impacts the learning moments when teachers set the stage for a great day! 

    Being tardy means arriving at school late, after the bell rings and school officially starts. All schools count minutes missed and late arrivals toward unexcused absence totals. For your students to succeed in school, they need to be in school by the official start time and remain in school until the day ends. 

How to report an absence

  • When a student is absent or expected to be absent, their parents or guardian must contact the attendance office to report the absence.

    • To report an absence, email or call your school site directly, or send a message through Parent Square to the school's office and your student's teacher. You must include the student's name, ID number, grade, and reason for absence.
    • We also recommend you email the teacher(s) to let them know that your child will be absent. This will provide the teacher with an opportunity to give your student the missed assignments from the day and a chance to learn what was missed. You can have a sibling or friend bring your student's worksheets home, or you can log into your student's clever or canvas account for assignments.

Why is attendance important?

    • Helps children reach early academic and developmental milestones.

     

    • Helps students develop positive relationships with peers and staff.

     

    • Prevents students from falling behind academically.

     

    • It Connects families to additional school and community resources.

     

    • Increases academic success and graduation rates.

     

    • Provides students with at least two meals a day.

Types of Absences

  • Excused Absence

    Legally accepted reasons to miss school

  • Unexcused Absence

    Not legally acceptable reasons to miss school

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Last Modified on August 19, 2024