Attendance

Studies and experience show that there is a high correlation between regular attendance, school success, and achievement.

 

If a student(s) is ill, please keep the student(s) home from school.

• Families must call the school each day their student(s) is absent to acknowledge their absence and ensure their safety.

• Families must provide a verbal or written excuse explaining the reason for the absence prior to, during, or within three days after an absence.

• All absences will count against the student’s chronic absenteeism. This is a federal and state measure that WCSD does not control.

• Students have the opportunity to complete make-up work or concepts missed from the absence; however, the absence will still count towards chronic absenteeism.

• If the student is absent due to illness and is seen by a health care professional, families can provide a note from the health care professional to the school. This absence will not count against the student’s chronic absenteeism.

• If a student is going to be absent for 3 or more days, families must provide a note to the school two days prior to their absence so that work can be obtained prior to leaving.

• Families are encouraged to notify their school of any changes to their contact information, including phone numbers, email addresses, home addresses, and emergency contact information.

 

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