Attendance

The school is committed to meeting the requirements of the Education Act.  We endeavour to make sure that all students attend school at all times.  We believe the responsibility of attending school and out of school functions is important in the development of the student’s personal character and in developing time and management skills.

Responsibilities of Principal and Teaching staff

• Teachers are required to follow the instructions for keeping their Electronic Attendance Registers updated every morning (before 9:15am) and afternoon

• Teachers are required to question mark ALL absences on EDGE. The school Office Administrator will then follow these up.

• The Principal is to contact the parent/caregiver if there is a trend of absenteeism

• The Principal is to contact the Truancy Officer if the absenteeism continues

Responsibilities of School Administrator

• The school administrator is to check the rolls EVERY morning and contact parents/caregivers if reason for absentee is unexplained/question-mark by 9:30am

• The school administrator is to enter all absentees into EDGE and Enrol

• The Principal is to be notified if absences are unusual or sustained

If a student has left home and not arrived at school as indicated by the parents/caregiver the Principal is to be informed and follow the Missing Child Procedure.

Lateness

• Reporting Late Arrival: When a student arrives late to school, it is a requirement for their parent/caregiver to accompany them to the school office and inform the office administrator of the late arrival.

• Documenting Late Arrival: The parent/caregiver should record the student's name, date and time of arrival, classroom number, and reason for lateness in the designated late book. This information is essential for maintaining accurate records, monitoring student punctuality, and identifying any recurring issues.

• Classroom Entry: Once they have been signed-in, the late student must proceed directly to their classroom or the next scheduled activity. The student must inform the teacher that they have arrived.

• Tracking and Follow-Up: The school administration maintains a record of late arrivals, noting patterns or frequent lateness. If a student demonstrates a consistent pattern of lateness this will be followed up with the student's parents/caregivers.