In order for a child to be counted present, he/she must be in school a minimum of three hours and 16 minutes.  An absence from school is excused for the following:

	Illness
	Death in the family
	Recognized religious holiday
	Doctor or dentist appointment
	Principal approved emergency or exceptional circumstances

Students absent for any of the above reasons may make up work upon returning to school. All absences require a note sent to the school within 3 days of the absence. When writing an absence note, please include the following:

	Date
	Student's name
	Date(s) of absence
	Teacher's name
	Reason for absence (please be specific)
	Doctor's excuse (if absence was more than five days)
	Signature of parent or guardian

All notes are kept on file in the principal's office for the school year. A letter will be sent to parents when a child has accumulated 5 unexcused absences or excessive excused absences. A conference will be scheduled for the purpose of determining how the school might be helpful in improving your child's attendance. For your convenience, we have created an absence note form. You may download it here.

**To be eligible for perfect attendance, students must have no more than a total of three early dismissals and/or tardies.