Missing School

When a student misses school

Have questions? Contact Ms. Nikki at 615.262.6697 or Ms. Stockdale at 629.910.2883

Planning

  • When planning doctor’s visits or family trips, refer to the school calendar and choose days when students are out of school to minimize absences.
  • Make sure the school has your correct contact information throughout the year.

Communicate

  • Let the school know when your child will be out and why.
  • Send in notes to the front office or use our online form.
  • Send a Remind message or e-mail to your child’s teacher.
  • Call the school and talk to the school secretary.

Respond to Messages

  • Parents/Guardians will receive a Possip Check-In Text when students have missed more than 3 days within a quarter.
  • When students have 5 unexcused days, the school must send out a Truancy Letter. Sign and return the letter.

Monitoring

  • At 7 days absent (whether unexcused or excused), the parents/guardians and the School Attendance
  • Team must create a plan to improve school attendance.
  • A follow-up will happen after 2 weeks, 30 days, and 60 days.

Parents can check on their child’s attendance through the Campus Parent Portal.