SPPS Attendance Policy
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The Law
Once enrolled in a public school, a child 5 years old to 18 years old (unless already graduated from high school) must attend school every day, every class, on time, unless lawfully excused.
Lawfully Excused Absences
- Sickness - too sick to be in school
- Medical Appointments
- Religious Holidays
- Extreme Family Emergencies - house fire, death, etc.
Examples of UNEXCUSED Absences
- Overslept
- Missed school bus
- Suspended from school bus
- Staying home to babysit
- Weather too hot/cold
- Family vacation
Parent/Guardian MUST communicate with the school office every time a child is absent. Please note that not all absences will be excused. Call in or send a note to Suzanne Gural (Attendance Clerk) in the main office, state the reason for absence and be specific. 651.290.7595 (Attendance Line)
All unknown absences are automatically marked as UNEXCUSED.
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Did you know?
Students with Good Attendance...
- Do better on state tests
- Keep up with homework
- Get good grades
- Graduate from High School
- Go to College
- Have many career options
- Become more positive role models
- Are likely to have better self-esteem
- Build better peer relationships
- Are less likely to engage in negative or criminal behaviors