Elementary Attendance Procedures
Regular attendance by students is necessary if they are to be successful in their studies. Every student shall be in attendance in every class or activity unless the absence is the result of death in the family, illness, religious holiday or other reason with prior permission from the principal. All absences are recorded, even excused absences.
1. Parents must report absences using the school attendance line. All pupils who are absent from school must present a note to their homeroom teacher explaining the reason for the absence on the day the child returns to school. If a student is absent due to illness for three or more days, a doctor’s note is required and is due as soon as possible within ten business days in order for the day to be considered excused. Parent notes for student illness are accepted for no more than two consecutive days, twice per marking period. Parent/guardian follow-up may take place if no note is submitted. All absences are reported on the district student management system.
2. Elementary pupils entering after 9:00 AM (11:00 AM for delayed opening days) must report to the office to sign in and receive a pass to class. K-3 students will be marked tardy and must be signed in by a parent or guardian.
3. Pupils leaving early must be signed out by a parent/guardian through the main office. The Principal will follow-up excessive use of early dismissal.
4. Parents should notify the school prior to the start of the school day if their child is going to be absent.
5. Board of Education policy has been established to notify parents/guardians, in writing, when children have been late or absent from school for three or more days. Excessive absences will be addressed in accordance with BOE Policy File Code 5200.
6. To be counted as a full school day, students must be in attendance for four hours of school.
7. All students must be picked up promptly at their scheduled dismissal time, which is 3:15 PM for Grandview students.
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