Attendance
The Power of Being Present: Your Partnership in School Success
Every day in school is a new opportunity for your child to learn, grow, and connect with their teachers and friends. When students are in class, they're building the foundation for a bright future. That's why we’re so committed to ensuring our students are present in class and why your partnership is key to your child's success.
Together, we can make sure every school day counts!
Regular attendance is one of the strongest predictors of academic success.
In an effort to ensure students are in class to receive valuable learning, some of our attendance procedures have been updated in alliance with state guidelines. Notifications of student absences will be sent to families using the parent/guardian email address on file.
We understand that there may be times when your child is genuinely ill or has a valid reason for missing school. In such cases, please notify the school promptly and provide any necessary documentation.
1. Every Absence Requires a Note
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Parents may submit up to 5 parent-written excuses per semester to be considered excused absences.
- Consecutive Illness: If your child is sick for several days in a row (for example, with the flu), those consecutive days will count as only one of your five parent excuses.
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A doctor's note is considered as an excused absence, but must be submitted within seven (7) days following the visit to the doctor.
A student with 5 UNEXCUSED absences is considered truant and is placed on the school's Truancy list. This means the student did not submit a parent note or a doctor's note for the absences. Once a student is on the Truancy list, they cannot be removed for the semester unless they submit their excuses.
2. Why Documentation Matters
Consistent communication helps us distinguish between a student who is struggling with illness and a student who is missing school without a reason. By turning in your notes promptly, you help us keep your child’s record up to date and accurate.
Thank you for your continued partnership in your child's education. If you have any questions regarding these updates, please contact the front office.
Truancy ― A student is considered truant once he or she receives five unexcused absences or five unexcused tardies in a semester.
Chronic Absenteeism ― When a student is enrolled for at least 10 days and is absent 10% or more of days enrolled. This incorporates all absences: excused, unexcused, suspensions, and expulsions.
Keep Track Together
Consistent attendance is crucial for your child's academic success. We ask families to help manage this by establishing reliable daily routines to ensure punctual arrival, and by scheduling non-urgent appointments outside of school hours whenever possible. We also strongly encourage you to routinely check your student's attendance record in the Student Progress Center. By partnering with us and tracking their attendance, you help prevent small absences from turning into serious learning deficits.
Student Progress Center
You can find all student attendance information in your Student Progress Center (SPC) account.
Resources for Families
- Help Your Child Succeed in Elementary School During Virtual Learning
- Pay Attention to Attendance in Remote Learning - Middle & High School
- Help Your Child Succeed in Preschool & Kindergarten
- Attendance in Early Grades - infographic
- Help Your Child Succeed in School: Build the Habit of Good Attendance Early
- Get Ready for the Biggest Adventures of your Child's Life! - K-1st Grade
- Keep Your Child On Track in Middle & High School: Pay Attention to Attendance​​​​​​​