Attendance

Is attendance important?

Yes! Regular attendance is extremely important. Please make every effort to have your student at school on time every day. We can't teach them if they are not here. Please do not hesitate to contact the school if you need help.

Our goal is for students to miss no more than seven days this year.

What should I do if my child is absent?

Please send a note (written or typed) with your child when they return.

Parents may only send 3 written excuse notes per semester. After 3 parent notes, the child must bring a doctor’s note for any additional absences.

How will the school respond to absences?

After two absences, you will receive a call or message from your child's teacher. Please don't be worried or upset. We are just reaching out to see if there is anything you need.

After five absences

What information should I include in the note?

• Your child's full name

• The dates they were absent

• The date you are sending the note

Example:

3/7/23

Please excuse Amy Castrovinci from school on 3/6/23. She had a fever and a headache.

Which absences are excused?

• student illness

• family illness that requires a student's temporary help or that prevents a student from getting to school

• death in the family (up to three days)

• deployment of a parent or guardian serving in the military (one day for deployment, one day for return and up to 10 days when the service member is on temporary leave at home)

• head lice (up to three days per infestation)

• recognized religious holidays regularly observed by persons of the student’s faith

• court appearance or legally mandated meetings

• other situations, at the discretion of the principal, including but not limited to family emergencies and doctor/dental appointments

Are family vacations excused?

Unfortunately, they are not.

Where can I find more information about attendance?

Follow this link for the MNPS attendance policies and procedures