Student tardiness and absences result in a substantial loss of educational opportunity for students. Parents/guardians are reminded that regular and prompt attendance at school is extremely important and required by Illinois law.

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Compulsory School Attendance Board Policy 7:70

This policy applies to individuals who have custody or control of a child: (a) whose age meets the compulsory attendance age listed in State law who is subject to the compulsory school attendance requirements listed in State law, or (b) who is enrolled in any of grades, kindergarten through 12, in the public school regardless of age. State law identifies students between the ages of 6 (on or before September 1) and 17 years are subject to compulsory school attendance requirements.

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In the event a student is late for school, the parent/guardian must sign in the student at the main office and provide a note of explanation upon arrival.

 

A child who is ill should remain at home since this may result in his/her health being impaired further and may result in other children being exposed to a communicable disease; however, every effort should be made to have the child in school each day he/she is able to attend.

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Student Absence Procedures

The following procedures are to be followed when a child(ren) is/are absent from school:

¨ When a child is to be absent from school, it is imperative that the school office is notified of such absence.

¨ To report absences for students, please call the school office between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.

¨ Failure to telephone in an absence each and every day that a child is out of school will result in a telephone call from the school office by 9:00am.

¨ The first day that a child returns to school after an absence, he/she should be accompanied by a note to be delivered to the school office, with the following information:

- the date(s) of absence

- the specific reason for absence

- parent/guardian signature

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Early Dismissal/Release During School Hours

For safety and security reasons, a prior written or oral consent of a student’s custodial parent/guardian is required before a student is released from school: (1) at any time other than the regular dismissal times or other times when a school is officially closed, and/or (2) to any person other than the custodial parent/guardian. The student must be signed out in the main office by a parent/guardian or listed emergency contact person for an early dismissal. Students who are dismissed from school due to a violation of the Student Discipline Policy will only be released under the supervision of a parent or emergency contact. Students will not be allowed to walk home or leave the school building unescorted. The individual picking up a student for early dismissal must show a current state-issued document with photo identification (Illinois Driver’s License, State ID or passport).

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