Attendance and Safety

Absences

It is our philosophy that significant learning for all scholars is provided each time class is held in Weld County School District 6. This educational opportunity is provided as a result of in-class participation and high-quality instruction. The benefits of this experience cannot be fully replaced. Consequently, regular and punctual attendance is an important criterion for success in school and absences are detrimental to effective learning. It is imperative that the phone numbers we have on record are up to date. In the event of an emergency, we need to be able to contact you quickly.

Parents are encouraged to notify the school for scholar absences, but the absence will be “excused” by the school according to the above guidelines. When a scholar has reached four unexcused absences from school in any month or ten unexcused absences during any school year, the school shall either require a meeting or other form of communication between the scholar’s parent guardian and appropriate school personnel to review and evaluate the reasons for the scholar being habitually absent from school. A plan may be developed for the scholar with the goal of assisting the scholar to remain in school. When practical, the scholar’s parent/guardian may participate with school personnel in the development of the plan.

Any pre-arranged absences must be pre-approved by the school administrator. If you have any questions regarding attendance, please call (970) 348-3800.

Excused Absences

Excused absences are defined as any absence from school due to temporary illness or injury and any other reason deemed acceptable by the school administrator. Parents must call the office to excuse an absence within 48 hours. The school administrator may require verification, such as a physician’s statement when absences become habitual.
The school administrator may call a meeting with the scholar and their parent or guardian if the scholar has four excused absences from school in any month, or ten excused absences during any school year. Together we will create a plan to ensure scholars are in school, learning at high levels.
Excused Absences Include:
- Temporary illness or injury
- Prearranged absence approved by an administrator
- Exctended absences due to physical, mental, or emotional disability
- School-sponsored field trips or activities
- A Work-study program under the supervision of the school
- Extreme inclement weather
- Emergency, serious illness, or death in the family
- Participation in religious observances
- Any absence that occurs when the scholar is required to be in court or in the custody of the court or law enforcement authorities.

Unexcused Absences

Unexcused absences are absences which are not reported to the school by a parent or guardian within 48 hours, or not judged as excused by the school administration.
Scholars who have four unexcused absences in any month or ten unexcused absences during any school year may be called “Habitually Truant” and may be placed on an Attendance Improvement Plan.