Student attendance is an important factor of student growth and success in school. It is important that all students attend school on a daily basis.

If there is a need for a student to be absent from school, parents/guardians are to notify the school prior to the dates of absence (i.e., special leave, family trips, funerals, religious commitments, scheduled medical absences) or the day of the absence (i.e., illness, emergency) stating the reason for the absence.

When children are absent from school, parents/guardians assume full responsibility for their activities. It is the responsibility of the principal or designee to determine whether the absence is acceptable (excused – i.e., illness, physician’s note, religious holiday) or not acceptable (truant—i.e. skips, illnesses beyond 10 days without medical verification, unexcused tardies).

For more information regarding student attendance and class assignment, feel free to browse through the School Board of Education Student Policies using the links below.

po 5112 Entrance Age

po 5200 Attendance

If there are further questions or concerns, please contact your child's building principal or the Executive Director of Student Services Jill Mason at 608.526.6610