Attendance
Attendance Line 303-982-7860
Attendance Guidelines
The following flowchart will be used as a guideline when attendance is reviewed.
Both excused and unexcused days missed will be counted.
*NOTE: Notifying us of an absence does not excuse the absence. Excused absences include illness, doctor/dentist appointments, medical procedures, legal obligations, religious observations, and military visits.
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After a student has missed 5 days of school…
Our families can expect a phone call from their child’s classroom teacher to determine if there are any supports the teacher can offer.
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After a student has missed 8 days of school…
Our families can expect a friendly reminder letter reminding parents of the Colorado State Law regarding attendance.
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After a student has missed 12 days of school…
Our families can expect a second letter indicating required documentation necessary to excuse future absences.
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After a student has missed 25 days of school…
Our families can expect a call from the Attendance secretary requesting a conference with the Principal. At this time we will come up with a Student Success Plan.
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After a student has missed 40 days of school…
Our families can expect a Compulsory Letter stating that the student has 1 week to improve their attendance or they will be sent to Truancy Court. Student Engagement will contact the parents regarding Truancy Court.
Attendance in Jeffco
The importance of regular, daily school attendance as a basis for academic achievement cannot be overemphasized. Attendance is a shared responsibility of the student, the families and the school.
It is the family’s responsibility to ensure their student attends school and to notify the school when their student is absent for a legitimate reason, such as an illness or family emergency. Each family should also ensure their student’s school has their correct contact information so that the school is able to communicate about any attendance issues that may arise.