Attendance
Communicate with us EVERY DAY that your student is going to be absent. Let us know about barriers to attendance and we will do our best work with you and your student.
There are two ways to report an absence
Call the Attendance Hotline
Attendance Number: 651-744-4653
When leaving a voice message, provide:
- Your Name
- Your Phone Number
- Student’s Name
- Student’s Teacher/Grade
- Reason for Absence
- Today’s Date
Report Absence via Campus Parent Portal
You can now report your students absence through parent portal. See below for more details!
Helpful Links
What is considered an absence?
Any time a student is not in class, it is considered an absence.
Excused Absences
- Illness (school may ask for a medical note if there are 3 or more illness days in a row, or excessive illnesses)
- Religious Holidays
- Family Emergencies
- Medical / Mental Health /
- Dental Appointments (when possible, schedule outside of the school day and attend school before or after appointment)
Unexcused Absences
- Travel/Vacation
- Tired from work/travel
- Weather: Too Hot/Cold
- Babysitting
- Car Trouble
- Missed Bus
- Overslept
- Not Immunized
- Needed at Home
If a student has 5 or more unexcused absences, we are required by law to contact the County that you live in. You may receive information from the school or County if unexcused absences continue.