Attendance Philosophy

Students, we miss you when you are gone, and you miss great instruction when you are not at school. In fact, the connection between school success and attendance is so strong that many smart people have studied it. They conclude that when students miss 10 percent of school (2 days a month) or more, academic performance decreases, and the chance that a student won’t graduate on time increases. That’s a big deal.

So, we expect you to be at school every day you can. If you are not at school, then we expect to hear from a parent or legal guardian why you aren’t here.

Every day of school counts—here’s the policy.

Need more information?

Attendance Resources for Families: OSPI

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

Washington State RCW