The district considers students present only when they are actually at school, on homebound instruction or attending an activity authorized by the school such as field studies, athletic contests, music festivals, student conventions, etc. According to the federal law, Every Student Succeeds Act, a student who is at school must be present for 51% or more of the school day (elementary) or period (secondary) to be considered present. Excessive absences, lawful or unlawful, can negatively impact academic performance.
If absent, a student must present a written excuse signed by a parent/guardian, physician or other appropriate person within three days after returning to school. The excuse must include the date the excuse is written, date of the absence, reason for the absence, telephone number where the parent/guardian may be reached and the required signature. If a student fails to provide a proper excuse, the excuse may be recorded as unexcused.
Please see the district's student handbook for more information.
