Student absences will be recorded on the student’s attendance history in MiStar, the district’s student management system. Listed below are the types of absences and the appropriate codes for each. For example: If the student has an unexcused absence, it will be coded with an ‘A’ on the student’s attendance history in the MiStar system. Parents/guardians are able to view their child’s attendance history using the MiStar ParentConnection.

Unexcused Absences: (A)

Parents and guardians must call the main office to report an absence. All calls must be made within 48 hours of the absence. If a student’s parent or guardian does not call within 48 hours of the student’s absence from class then the absence will be deemed unexcused.

Excused Absences: (X)

Are absences where a parent or guardian has called the school either prior or within 48 hours of the absence.

Documented Absences: (DA)

Absences that are documented including a doctor’s note, court papers, and/or a funeral. Proof/Verification is required.

Please note: Both unexcused and excused absences count toward the total absences for each school year. Only documented absences such as doctor’s note, court papers, and/or a funeral, will not count toward the total absences for the school year.

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Attendance

Arrival and Dismissal Times

Attendance

Procedures for Absences

Descriptions for Absences