Any absence that is not specifically excused by the state may be excused if it is mutually agreed by the students' guardian and the school administration. In order for an absence to be considered mutually agreed, it must be pre-arranged before the start of school on the first day of the absence.

For absences that are 1-2 days in lenght, a phone call or email to the front office is suffient. A note may also be sent in ahead of time.

Students who will be absent for 3 or more days need to complete a Pre-Arranged Absence Request form online and submit it for approval at least five days before the absence. The request must state the reason for the absence and a contacting parent.

The education and safety of children are our top priorities. We will continue our practice of attempting to contact parents/guardians when a child is absent from school. If you have concerns about your child’s attendance, please contact the attendance secretary, school principal or assistant principal.

• EXCESSIVE ABSENCES, EXCUSED OR UNEXCUSED, CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF CREDIT FOR THE CLASS. See classroom procedures for individual teacher’s policy. For information on tardies which are connected to attendance, see tardy policy.

All students leaving school must sign out in the office unless they are leaving on an approved school function. Students signing out of school will be required to have a note excusing them from school prior to signing out. When students re-enter school they must also sign in at the office so that we know the student is on campus.