Attendance

Every day together is a learning day at Normandy and counts toward our regular attendance. Attendance is the responsibility of the student, the parents, and the school. The importance of regular, daily attendance in support of academic achievement cannot be over-emphasized. Absences hurt instructional continuity, regardless of make-up work provided. Our school reviews attendance monthly to ensure all students thrive in the learning environment. 

There are two types of absences - excused and unexcused. Absences will be excused for illness, family emergencies, and religious holidays. Absences for other reasons such as missing the bus, bad weather, waking up late, staying out late, and no excuse provided are considered unexcused. 

To report an absence, please call:

• Our attendance line: 303-982-4750 (24 hour voicemail box)
• Our main line: 303-982-4766 

Families are expected to plan family outings and vacations in conjunction with school holidays. If your child will be absent more than two days for a scheduled absence, a pre-arranged absence form must be completed three days prior and turned in to the office for approval. 

Approvals will only be granted to students with good attendance and good academic standing. If not approved, the absences will be marked as unexcused. 

Chronic attendance and tardies will be referred to the Student Truancy Office. The office works with the court in compliance with the school attendance law of Colorado. Prior to any referral:

• The classroom teacher will contact the parent and explain the impact of the student's absences on your child. They wills hare that state law requires that students be in school a certain number of days each year.
• A letter from Ms. Cosens will be sent to parents of students who have missed ten or more days of school. Families will be asked to provide medical notes for absences moving forward. 
• If absences continue, a second letter will be sent to families asking that a conference be scheduled with Ms. Cosens to emphasize the importance of attendance and to support your family. 
• A letter will be sent to families after excessive tardies (10 or more).
• Further absences and tardies will be referred to the Student Truancy Office.

The importance of regular, daily school attendance as a basis for academic achievement cannot be overemphasized. Attendance is a shared responsibility of the student, the families and the school.

It is the family’s responsibility to ensure their student attends school and to notify the school when their student is absent for a legitimate reason, such as an illness or family emergency. Each family should also ensure their student’s school has their correct contact information so that the school is able to communicate about any attendance issues that may arise.