Report an Absence
Please select your child's grade level to report an absence. Only one child per submission please. Upon submission both the teacher and the school nurse will receive a copy. Thank you!
Attendance (The #1 School Success Factor)
It is the responsibility of parents to get their child to school each day. Regular attendance is crucial for success in
school at all levels, but especially at the Kdg-8th grade levels.
Absences add up: Even if your child misses just a few days here and there, his/her grades are likely to suffer.
According to research, missing two days a month negatively impacts a student's academic performance.
Reading is impacted: Frequent absences in elementary school have been shown to significantly affect a student's
reading skills.
reading skills.
A Student’s Future: Research shows that by sixth grade, attendance problems become a leading indicator that a
student will drop out of high school.
student will drop out of high school.
Social Growth: Elementary students are still learning social and emotional skills that will help them throughout
their lives. At school, they learn to interact with others, make friends, and build relationships with adults outside
their family.
their lives. At school, they learn to interact with others, make friends, and build relationships with adults outside
their family.
Attendance is a priority; students and their families should strive for regular and prompt attendance. Students are
expected to attend each class on time throughout the day and be attentive and prepared to learn. (Refer to “Tardies”
Section below).
expected to attend each class on time throughout the day and be attentive and prepared to learn. (Refer to “Tardies”
Section below).