FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the procedure for excusing absences? 

      Parents should complete the appropriate Google Form up to 24 hours in advance

How does a student arrange to leave campus for personal or emergency reasons? 

      A parent/guardian would need to call the Attendance Office. A Blue Slip will be prepared, which the student must pick up before they leave the school campus. For emergency appointments, please call the Attendance Office immediately. Students leaving campus without a Blue Slip will be declared truant. Students should contact the Nurse, Attendance Office, or a Vice Principal if an emergency occurs.

My student is sick but they are already at school, how do they arrange to go home?

       Any student feeling unwell should report to the nurse’s office. The nurse or health tech will check in with the student. If it is deemed that the student should go home, the nurse or health tech will contact home and arrange for a blue slip. 

How do I pre-arrange an absence where my student will be gone several days? 

      At least ten days in advance, students must have a parent/guardian contact the Attendance Office to obtain forms to be signed by teachers before the absence occurs. Students are encouraged to request a Contract for Independent Study for absences of five or more days. For absences in duration of less than five days, please contact individual teachers for assignments. Please call the Attendance Office to record the absence.

What if a student moves over the summer or during the school year?  

      The parent/guardian must contact the Attendance Office and provide updated information.

What should a student do if they are late to school?

If a student is simply late to school (not do to an appointment , medical issue, etc.) they should report directly to class.
If a student is late to school due to an excused absence (which a parent/guardian has already reported to the attendance office) the student should sign in at the attendance office on the blue sheet and report to class. The student’s teacher may mark them tardy, however, the attendance office will override with a late/leave early code (L).

What if  a student or parent thinks PowerSchool attendance is wrong?

If a student or a parent/guardian recognized an error in their attendance or have a concern, they can go about resolving the issue through these steps: 

1. Student should login to PowerSchool to view details of which day and for what period the A, Z, T, or W occurred. Parent can login to Parent Portal  using these directions

2. Student should reach out to their teacher to discuss a potential error.

3. Parent can contact the attendance office (via Google Form, Email, or Phone) to verify the absence, which will change the code; parents only.