DOCTOR'S NOTES / CALLS

If a student goes to a doctor appointment, the office needs a copy of the doctor's note and it will be filed with the school nurse. All notes from home to inform the school of an absence or a future absence, must be brought to the office and given to our secretary to record.  The office will then notify the teacher of the absence.  Parents are expected to notify the school by a phone call or note for any absence of their child.  Also, the parent needs to call each day that their child is ill for multiple days in a row. 

If parents know that their child is going to take a family vacation during school time, the student is responsible for making up the work before he/she leaves for the vacation.  Please try to schedule appointments and vacations on days off.

When your child returns to school after his/her absence, he/she will need to report to the office for an admittance slip before they go to class. This will also help us keep track and have notice of why a student was absent. Many times students are gone and we get no note or phone call and the parent doesn't have a home phone and we don't know where they work. By having the student report to the office before going to the classroom, we will be able to know which students have unexcused absences and need a note sent to their parents.  Students must be at school no later than 11:45 A.M. through the end of the day in order to participate in programs, etc., unless approved by Mr. Marshall.

                                                                 TRUANCY

The following procedures shall be used in determining truancy in USD 273 (reference from Kansas Statutes Annotated KSA 72-111 and KSA 72-1113):

        1. Whenever a child is required by law to attend school and such child is not enrolled in school such child is truant.

        2. A student is truant from school if he/she is unable to provide a bona fide parental excuse.  If a student is absent from school (without a valid excuse) for three consecutive days, five or more days in a semester, or students who are absent for significant part of school day (three hours past the start of school).   The student shall be reported to the county attorney (if student is over 13) or Social and Rehabilitation Services (SRS) (if student is under 13).

        3. A valid excused absence is parental consent for absence from school for the following reasons:

*Illness, Funeral of family member, Doctor's appointment, Attendance at school approved and/or related subject, other reasons, which in the judgment of the principal, are reasonable and necessary, the principal in consultation with the school nurse will determine exceptions.

TARDIES

Please have children here on time.

Children are tardy when not in their rooms by 8:05 A.M.  

Multiple tardies could result in detention.

We believe your child's attendance is very important for their success in school. We also believe it is important for your child's safety that parents and the school know where your child is during school hours. The law mandates that we enforce our attendance policy. We appreciate your support in improving and enforcing our attendance policy.

RETENTION POLICY

The classroom teacher will analyze a variety of information (grades, Dibels assessment, State assessment, map attendance, behavior, etc.) and present this to MTSS.  The members of the MTSS team, will include but not be all-inclusive to, the original MTSS team, parents, and other teachers working with the student, school psychologist and principal.  At this point, the parents and teacher will be aware of the concerns of the student and the possible recommendation of retention.  This team will make the decision for retention of the student.  The team will gather the information to make the decision for the best interest of the student.

ATTENDANCE AND SCHOOL HOURS

1. All morning students should be arriving at school by 8:00.
2. Children are considered late to school if not in their classroom by 8:05.
3. All afternoon children should arrive between 12:20 and 12:25.
4. Parents are asked to call the school by 8:30 a.m. if your child is ill.  We will call parents if a student is absent and we haven't received a phone call by 9:00 A.M.
5. Parents, please do not allow your child to miss school unless sick. The average child misses no more than 5-10 days of school. Children missing more than 5 -10 days of school could be asked to provide verification by a doctor.
6. When the school suspects poor attendance, the administration will make a home visit and call the appropriate authorities.

 LEAVING SCHOOL DURING THE DAY

1. Students are counted absent for a half-day when they are 60 minutes late or if they leave with more than 60 minutes remaining in the day.
2. Students leaving the building early must sign out, and if they return must sign in.
3. The main, east door will be unlocked during the school day.

ARRIVAL TIMES / BREAKFAST / LUNCH TIMES / DEPARTURE TIMES

1. 7:40 Students may enter the building (using the north doors or east main entrance doors) for breakfast or for just waiting in the multi-purpose room for the 8:00 bell. Students should not use other doors to enter the building until the 8:00 bell has rung. Breakfast is served from 7:40 until 8:00 unless a bus is late and then those students still have the opportunity to eat.
2. 8:00 Students are allowed to go to their rooms.  
3. 8:05 Students are considered late if not in their room by this time.
4. 11:05 is dismissal time for A.M. Pre-School
5. Lunch Schedule:
   11:00 -11:31 Kindergarten                                                                                                 11:10 -11:41 First Grade
   11:20 -11:51 Second Grade
   11:30 -11:58 Third Grade
   11:40 -12:11 Fourth Grade
   11:50 -12:21 Fifth Grade
   12:00 -12:31 Sixth Grade
6. 12:20 to 12:25 Pre-School students may enter their classroom for the afternoon session.
7. 3:25 is our regular dismissal time for all students.