Regular and prompt attendance provides a more satisfying school life and is important in order for children to have continuity with their teachers and peers in the educational process. School and home need to work closely together to promote good attendance. Make-up work is not always possible and will never replace the instruction that was missed. Please notify the school by telephone or note when you child is absent. Excusable absences are as follows:

Arrival and Dismissal
Students should not arrive at school more than 15 minutes before the start of the day, as there are no teachers on duty to supervise them. If your child must arrive at school before this time, arrangements should be made with the Adventure Club program. Students arriving after the starting bell must report to the office for an excused tardy.

Parents who pick up students at dismissal time are to sign the students out in the office and wait in the entry hall for the students to be called. Early dismissal of students for reasons other than emergencies or medical and dental appointments is discouraged. It is essential that students be present for all areas of instruction. If for some reason you need to pick your child up before the school day ends, please go to the office and sign out your child. The secretary will call the classroom for your child. The teacher cannot release a student without following this procedure.

Inclement Weather
In the event school is cancelled or the schedule is altered due to inclement weather, an announcement will be made over radio and TV stations between 6:00 am and 8:00 am. If the school district closes school early due to inclement weather, you will also be informed through the media.

School Dress
Students are encouraged to dress comfortably but in good taste. They should not wear clothing or accessories that are offensive or disruptive to the educational climate. Halter, tube tops, crop tops and short shorts should not be worn to school. Hats are not allowed to be worn inside the building.