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Absence FAQs

FAQ Regarding Absences

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Attendance Facts

Did you know - Student illness, student’s doctor’s visit, religious holiday and bereavement are considered excused absences.
Vacations Are Not Excused Absences
If your child is sick call the attendance line by 10 a.m. the morning of the absence to leave a message stating your name
A student may enroll in Independent study two weeks prior to a scheduled absence of five or more days
by 6th grade chronic absence becomes a leading indicator that a student will drop out of high school.
17%  of students considered chronically absent in kinder & 1st grade were reading at grade level by 3rd grade.
The academic impact of missing 10% of school (18 days in the year) is the same whether the absences are excused or unexcused.