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District Attendance Expectations

Regular attendance is key to academic success. Our goal is to ensure every student has the opportunity to reach their full potential by attending school every day. Consistent attendance not only helps students stay engaged with their learning but also fosters a strong school community.

We expect all students to attend school daily and arrive on time, ready to learn. Absences, whether excused or unexcused, can impact a student's progress. Therefore, we encourage families to prioritize their child's attendance and to schedule appointments or family vacations outside of school hours whenever possible.

Our district offers support for families facing challenges that may affect attendance. If you need assistance, please reach out to your school’s administration so we can work together to ensure your child’s success.

For more details on our attendance policy, please visit our district site or contact the school directly.



Absences
Kindergarten through 8th Grade Students
Students in grades K-8 will be allowed up to 3 parent notes that address up to 5 days total absences and must have doctor’s notes for all other absences after those 5 days per semester.
School Hours: 7:15 AM - 2:15 PM
Students will be tardy if they are not seated in class by 7:15am
 
Helpful Definitions
Tardy – Arriving or leaving outside of school hours. Please note: 8 unexcused tardies = 1 unexcused absence
Unexcused Absence – Absences from class without permission from the school or a parent/guardian (sleeping in, not gaining prior approval for trip, birthdays, etc.)
Excused Absence – Absence from class where a parent/guardian informs the school (illness, family emergency, doctor’s appointment with Dr’s note, etc.). Students will only be allowed 5 excused absences with a parent note per semester for a total of 10 per year. After 5 absences with a parent note, a doctor’s note will be required.
 
School-wide Attendance Action Steps
  1. Meet & Greet – Teachers and building staff members will greet students at the classroom door.
  2. Students are continually reminded about the importance of good school attendance.
  3. A SchoolReach call will go out to guardians daily regarding a student absence.
  4. The attendance clerk will notify parents/guardians via telephone call and letter when a student has accrued 5 unexcused absences to set up an attendance meeting at school.
  5. Principal, Robertson County social worker, and parent/guardian will meet to assess attendance barriers and develop an attendance plan.
  6. DCS referral and truancy will be filed at 10 unexcused absences if attendance plan is not successful.