
Family vacations should be planned during holidays outlined on the school calendar. Every effort should be made to schedule routine appointments after school hours. Parents are expected to notify the school the day of an absence or the following day of any absence or extenuating circumstances regarding illness or personal and family problems that may have an effect on attendance. Students should be attentive and prepared with proper materials to be actively involved in the class. Students should be fully aware that the interactions in the classroom constitute a valid and critical part of the coursework they cannot be duplicated. Students are expected to be in school and on time to class every day. Teachers, counselors, and administrators have the responsibility to assist the student and work with parents in meeting the goal of acceptable attendance.

The major responsibility for acceptable attendance lies with the student and parents.

The attendance policy is in place to promote and encourage positive attendance habits for each student. Regular and consistent school attendance helps to develop responsibility and self-discipline it also prepares students for the world of work.

A student’s success in school and future career activities depends upon positive attendance habits. NOTE: The inclusion or exclusion of a school in this locator does NOT constitute an endorsement of the school and should NOT be used in any way to infer the accreditation status of the school.District 126, believes that there is a direct correlation between academic achievement and regular, prompt attendance.
