Attendance

Attendance is key to student success in school! Rich learning takes place in the classroom every day. Lessons are taught in sequence to deepen understanding of concepts that progress students' understanding of skills and standards. Parents play a crucial role in stressing the importance of regular, punctual attendance. Persistent absenteeism or tardiness creates a genuine hardship for students and teachers. Please remember that, according to state policy, illness, medical appointments, religious observances, and family emergencies are the only reasons for an excused absence. A doctor's excuse may be required if a student is out due to illness for five consecutive days or more. Our school health officials will contact students with ongoing health issues to develop a plan to ensure good attendance.

Parents are asked to notify the school each day their child is absent. An automated phone message will be sent each day that your child is not at school. In addition, we request that you call, send a note, or email each day your child is gone with a detailed explanation of why they were not at school.

Students are responsible for making up missed work. Requests for homework due to illness-related absences can be made through the office.

Family trips should be planned on non-school days to support each student's education. Teachers are not expected to produce homework for students going on family trips in advance. Students who are absent for reasons unrelated to illness or emergency will have assignments available to make up upon their return. Special requests and family vacations will not be excused if the school determines that they adversely affect the student's educational progress, per district policy.

We appreciate families' support with prioritizing your child's attendance!

Three ways to excuse an absence

Need more information?

Attendance Resources for Families: OSPI

Attendance and Truancy: Washington State Governor’s Office of the Education Ombuds

Washington State RCW