Regular and prompt attendance is a key factor to success in school. According to the laws of the State of Washington, the only legal reason for absence is illness. If an emergency does come up which requires the whole family, please let the school know.

Whenever your child is absent A WRITTEN EXCUSE MUST BE SENT WITH THE CHILD UPON RETURNING TO SCHOOL.

For very special circumstances, children who may be in school but are not able to go outside will be allowed to stay in during recesses ONLY if they have a note from a parent.

DISTRICT POLICY: Students are allowed 15 excused absences. All absences after that are considered unexcused and will be teated as truancies and dealt with under the current laws and policies.