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Attendance Matters

Attendance

Regular attendance at every level is essential for a student’s successful progress in the instructional program.  Students are expected to arrive at school on time.  Students who are not in their classroom when the bell rings are considered tardy and must obtain a tardy slip in the main entry area.  A note for each absence or tardy must be sent to school within a timely manner (within the grading period) or the absence will be coded as unexcused.  Attendance may be checked online through the INOW parent portal.  

In accordance with State Law, parents/guardians must explain the cause of any absence of students.  Every student, upon their return to school, must bring a written excuse from home signed by the student’s parent/guardian for each absence or an email can be sent to cesoffice@hartselletigers.org. Notes and/or emails must contain the following information to be considered:  

•  Date
•  Student’s name
•  Daytime phone number
•  Reason for absence
•  Email address, if available

All students’ absences shall be designated as unexcused until a written excuse is provided.  A maximum of five days of parental excuses will be accepted each semester.  Excused absences will be permitted for the following reasons:

  1. Personal Illness
  2. Hospitalization
  3. Emergencies approved by the principal
  4. Death in the immediate family
  5. Court Subpoena
  6. Religious Holidays

Checking In and Checking Out of School

Any student who arrives after school has begun must go to the office and check-in.  Checking in after 7:40 am or checking out before dismissal will be marked as a “TARDY”. Three tardies equals one absence. 

All students must be signed out of school in the office by the person checking out student(s).  

Students who check out prior to 11:15 AM and who do not return to school are considered absent for the day.  Students who check in after 11:14 AM are considered absent for the day.

Check-outs are not permitted after 2:15 pm for grades K-4 and 1:55 pm for Pre-K.

Reporting Absences on the Report Card and Progress Reports

The number of absences from a class or school will be reported on the report card and progress report for the particular grading period.  The figure includes absences from class for all reasons except school related functions.  For example, absences from class or school for illness, legal matters or other reasons are shown.  Absences shown here may be excused or unexcused.   In the event you feel absences are listed incorrectly, please contact the front office.  

What to Expect for Excessive Absences or Tardies

If unexcused absences exceed five (5) days or more during the school year (not semester), the student may be referred to Early Warning & Truancy program.  

  • A warning letter will be sent from the student’s school.
  • A home visit may be made by the Student Resource Officer and School Personnel.
  • Continued excessive absences and /or tardies will result in parent/legal custodian, along with the student, to attend an Early Warning Court.
  • After attending Early Warning Court, if excessive absences and/or tardies continue, anytime with a child’s school career, truancy papers may be filed.

A full explanation of the attendance policy and Early Warning Program is listed in the Hartselle City Schools Handbook & Code of Student Conduct.