Attendance

The most important key to your child’s progress in school is consistent attendance. We ask for your cooperation in seeing that your child attends school every day and arrives on time. Our goal is to have 95% in attendance daily. Each day, teachers plan and provide experiences that guide children in their learning, so it is important that they are present. Colorado State law requires that children attend school on a regular basis.

Absences

If your child will be absent, please call the school office, (970) 348–1300, before 7:50 a.m. Students with excessive absences may be required to have a doctor’s note in order for the absence to be excused. Students dismissed at or before 11:40 a.m. will be marked absent for a half day.

Tardies

All students need to be in their seats by 7:45 a.m. Any student arriving after 7:50 a.m. is tardy and must go to the office to receive a tardy slip. Any student dismissed before 2:50 p.m. will also be marked tardy.

Student Check Out

If possible, please schedule doctor appointments when the school is closed, and limit early checkout to no more than three (3) per school year if possible. Students checking out for a doctor’s appointment must bring a written doctor’s note the next day or it will be marked as an unexcused absence. Checking students out shortly before dismissal for parent conveniences is strictly prohibited. Learning happens until the last minute of school.