Attendance is important for student achievement. Students are expected to be present each day school is in session. The child’s parent or guardian is responsible for attendance. 

Excused absences: 

• The student's personal illness or hospitalization. A physician’s statement or parent conference may be required.

•  An illness or incapacitating condition of a family member which requires the temporary help of a student. A physician's statement will be required.

•  A death in the immediate family. Family includes parents, step-parents, guardian, grandparents, brother, sister, step-brother/sister, aunt and uncle. Appropriate documentation may be required.

•  Recognized religious holidays/events. Parents or guardians are requested to inform the school principal prior to a student being absent from school for religious holidays/events regularly observed by persons of their faith. 

• Required court appearance. Verification from appropriate authorities must be provided. 

• Other emergency extenuating circumstances beyond the control of the student which may be approved at the discretion of the principal. 

• Students shall be excused for up to five days when the parent or guardian returns from active military service. 

•  Students shall be permitted to make up schoolwork missed during the excused absences. 

After three unexcused absences, there is a required meeting with the student and guardian/parent. At that time an attendance contract will be completed. 

Only a parent or guardian will be allowed to sign out a student, unless written arrangements have been made in advance by the parent or guardian.