Sheckler Attendance Information

Attendance Guidelines

Regular attendance is essential to success in school. A good attendance record is necessary to ensure the continuity of the educational process, promotion, personal growth, and individual development.  Excessive absenteeism generally results in decreased academic achievement.

1. Once a student exceeds five (5) days of absence, written notification may be made to remind parents of the importance of regular school attendance.
2. As per state regulations, when ten (10) absences have accumulated, the parents/guardians will be notified that a physician’s excuse, indicating that your child was seen by a doctor or medical practitioner, will be required for each absence thereafter or the absence will be coded as unlawful/illegal. Please note that “self-reported” doctor’s notes will not be accepted.
3. Special consideration will be given to students who are seriously ill for an extended period of time and are unable to attend school. A student may be placed on homebound instruction if a doctor requests it and the parent notifies the school guidance counselor and obtains the superintendent’s approval.

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Attendance Resources

Please refer to attendanceworks.org for additional attendance resources to better assist you with your child’s attendance.  

• Attendance Works Health Guidance for Going to School

• Attendance Works Managing Chronic Health Issues

• Attendance Works When is Too Sick to for School

• Anxiety and School Attendance

• Parents Resource Guide to Truancy