Regular attendance is important for a good student record. Students should neither miss nor be late for class unless it is absolutely necessary. Excessive absences and/or tardiness are subject to a Child Protective Services (CPS) report being made per State regulatory procedures. Students who are absent 20 or more days during the school year may not be promoted to the next grade level. Parents must observe school policies when absence or tardiness occurs.

A student must be in school for at least half of the school day to be marked present. When a child is absent, parents should call the office at 423-1727 to report the cause of absence. If the student is absent for three (3) or more consecutive days, a note from home explaining the reason must be sent in by the parent. A physician must also provide excuse notes for absences due to communicable diseases (e.g., chicken pox, strep throat and conjunctivitis) with a written clearance.

If you know that your child is going to be absent from school for a week or more, please inform the office and the classroom teacher. The teacher may have a special assignment for your child to replace the missed classroom assignments.