Absence from school is the number one factor contributing to unsatisfactory academic achievement and should be avoided except due to illness or in the case of an emergency. State funding for schools is based on student attendance. Students absent for excused or unexcused reason reduce the funding to the school.

When a student is absent from school, he/she is to bring a note to school containing his/her name, date of absence, exact reason for the absence and his/her parent or guardian's signature. Absences can also be reported via the voice mail by calling 658-9714 at any time, day or night. Excessive absences or being tardy can result in a district hearing or referral to the District Attorney's Office.

Clarification of Absences

1. Excused Absences: sickness, accident, death in the immediate family, medical or dental appointments.
2. Unexcused Absences: out of town, vacation, missed the bus, needed at home, and similar reasons.

Please make every effort to schedule medical and dental appointments after school hours. If you have scheduled appointments in the morning, please make every effort to return your child to school after the appointment.

Releasing Students at Other Than Regular Dismissal Time

Releasing students from school other than at regular dismissal times will be done only with a written note from the parent/guardian or when the parent calls in person. If you wish to pick up your child at school during school hours, please come to the school office before going to the classroom. Students must be readmitted through the office if returning during the school day.