Absences
 

Each time you child is absent from school or will be late coming in, please call our special attendance line at 242-3299. Please tell us:

1. Child’s name, grade and teacher.

2. Reason for absence.

3. How many days of absence are expected.

4. Name of person calling (adults only – children may not call in their own absence).

The reason for this is to protect your child so we both know that each child is accounted for at home or school. School funding is based on student attendance. If a child is absent for medical reasons the school district still receives money for that child. The district does not receive funds if the absence is unexcused.

If you know in advance that your child will be absent from school for five or more days for non-medical reasons, you may arrange with the teacher for a Study Contract. Please make your request one week in advance to provide the teacher time to prepare assignments.