🏫 aTTENDANCE Reminders

Regular school attendance is incredibly important for student learning and success. We encourage all students to be at school every day unless it is absolutely necessary to miss. Absences add up quickly—8 absences already equal about 10% of the school year, which meets the definition of “chronically absent.”

Studies show that students who miss more than 10% of the school year are more likely to fall behind academically and feel less connected to their classroom community. Being present each day helps students build strong skills, routines, and confidence.

As we begin the new year, DPS will be starting some attendance challenges and incentives to motivate and celebrate students for showing up each day and giving their best.

Thank you for helping support strong attendance and a successful school year for all our 3rd graders!

📱ELECTRONIC DEVICES K-5: School policy

Students are allowed to possess cell phones and other electronic devices such as watches,  iPads, Nooks, Kindles, and other tablets on campus. All electronic devices must be turned off during the school day unless specific permission is granted by a teacher or administration. Students may not record, video, or take a picture of another student or staff without prior written consent. All electronic devices may only be used for educational purposes under the direct supervision of a teacher or administration. Electronic devices can be used before and after school to call and text messages only.  Otherwise, devices MUST be kept in backpacks during the instructional day.  Students will have access to their backpacks in case of an emergency. Students may not use their personal devices to call or message home during the day. All students who need to call home must use school phones with permission from the teacher or staff during school hours. Consequences for not following our school policy: Items may be retained in the Assistant Principal's’ office for pickup at the end of the student’s school day. At teacher or administrator request, a parent/guardian may be required to pick up the student’s electronic device. The school will not be responsible for loss or theft of electronic devices. Please read the district’s electronic responsible use policy on our school’s website for further information.  Electronic devices are not permitted on field trips.