Attendance Matters

Attendance Policies

What is Considered an Absence?

Any time a student is not in class, it is considered an absence.

Excused Absence

Illness (school may ask for a medical note if there are 3 or more illness days in a row, or excessive illnesses)
Religious Holidays
Family Emergencies
Medical/Mental Health/Dental Appointments (when possible, schedule outside of the school day and attend school before or after appointment)

Unexcused Absence

Travel/Vacation
Tired from work/travel
Weather: too hot/cold
Babysitting
Car trouble
Missed bus
Overslept
Not immunized
Needed at home

Reporting Absences

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Report an Absence

Call the Main Office at

651-293-8820

It’s important to communicate with your student’s school when they’re going to be absent. Inform the school about barriers to attendance and we will do our best to work with you and your student.

When leaving a voice message, provide:

Your Name
Phone Number
Student's Name
Student's Teacher Name/Grade
Reason for Absence
Today's Date

Helpful Links

SPPS Calendars Link: https://www.spps.org/about/calendar
Parent Absence Request Link: https://www.spps.org/about/departments/infinite-campus/campus-staff-support-clone1/parent-absence-requests

Did You Know?

It’s important to communicate with your student’s school when they’re going to be absent. Inform the school about barriers to attendance and we will do our best to work with you and your student.
Missing less than nine days of school each year helps students to stay engaged, experience success in their schoolwork and keep on track to graduate on time.
Attending school regularly beginning in Preschool and Kindergarten will help students to:
- Gain early reading and math skills
- Build relationships
- Develop good attendance habits throughout your student’s school career

Frequent absences can be a sign that a student is losing interest in school, struggling with schoolwork, school anxiety, struggling with a peer, or facing some other difficulty. Reach out to your student's teacher, attendance lead, school counselor or social worker for support.