Studies show that there is a direct correlation between school attendance and student achievement.  Therefore, parents should reinforce the importance of good school attendance and students should attend school every day except in certain unavoidable circumstances such as illness or death in the family.

 

Please plan medical appointments during school vacations or after school when possible.  If your child will be absent, it is important that you call the school office that day.

 

We encourage you to send your child to school for at least part of the day when you find it necessary to keep your child home for reasons other than illness.  It is important that your child not be counted absent and not miss out on school assignments.  If for some unavoidable reason your child will be absent for a week or more (five school days), please see your child’s teacher or the attendance office so we may arrange for an Independent Study Contract.  Please note that Independent Study Contracts are limited to one per semester per student.

 

Students are recognized for perfect attendance on a monthly and annual basis.  Perfect attendance is defined as no absences, no tardies, and no early dismissals.  Students who are checked out early and then return in the same day, are still eligible to receive the Perfect Attendance Award.  Students who complete an Independent Study Contract are eligible to receive the Perfect Attendance Award for the month, but are not eligible for the annual award.

 

Parents are encouraged to contact our Attendance Office at (619) 397-0103 x4697 with any concerns or questions regarding attendance policies.

It is extremely important that students arrive to school on time.  If your child is tardy, he/she must report to the school health office for a tardy slip.