When is a child considered tardy?
Children are counted tardy if they arrive after 8:05 a.m.
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Children are counted tardy if they arrive after 8:05 a.m.
Two types of absences will be documented; full-day absences and partial-day absences. A partial absence is defined as the student entering or departing class ten (10) or more minutes from the scheduled start or end time of the school day and is considered a disruption to the learning environment. School administration will make the decision whether or not an absence is excused or unexcused in accordance with Superintendent Policy (Code:5020). Submitting documentation for absences (doctor’s notes, paperwork from the courthouse, etc.) throughout the year will help your family avoid possible attendance referrals per Colorado State Law / Superintendent Attendance Policy. Parents may excuse up to five (5) absences per semester without documentation. Absences beyond five (5) will be considered unexcused unless proper documentation is provided.
Students leaving school prior to regular dismissal time must be signed out of the school by a parent or a person authorized by the parent. No students shall leave the school grounds while school is in session unless they are under the supervision of a certified employee of the district or being checked out by their parent or a parent-authorized adult. Check out at the office is required. Under no circumstances shall a child be released to an adult who does not first appear in the office. The members of the office staff shall exercise all caution to assure themselves that the student is being released to persons authorized to have custody of the child. Students leaving early will be marked as having a partial absence.
The following are considered excused absences at Stukey Elementary School:
Vacations or non-emergency activities should be scheduled for days or times when students are not in school. Requests for absences to be excused due to vacation or for other non-emergency reasons will be approved at the discretion of school administration. Factors in consideration of such requests shall include the nature of the absence, the student’s academic standing, and the student’s attendance history. We strongly encourage you to schedule vacations in conjunction with the school calendar. Please be advised that school absences accrued during your vacation time still impact your child’s attendance record. If you know your student will be absent more than three days, please contact the office for a pre-arranged absence form.