Reporting Absences


ATTENDANCE MATTERS!
Attendance is directly linked to academic performance.

To access information pertaining to the Attendance Policy, please click on the following link:

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HOW TO REPORT AN ABSENCE:

Remember
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  Notify the school of your child's absence no later than 8:00 AM by sending an email or calling the grade-level dean's office.

If you use e-mail, indicate the reason for the absence (illness, appointment, etc.) in the email.

If you call, please have your child bring in a written note specifying the reason on the next school day.  (The state requires written documentation.)


Grade

AP / Secretary

Email Contact

Phone

9

Mr. Clark
(Jess Corbett)

@enfieldschools.org

860-253-5549

10

Mrs. Nelson
(Allison Aikins)

[email protected]

860-763-8802

11

Mrs. Gagnon
(Lynda MacIntosh)

[email protected]

860-763-8849

12

Mr. Murray
(Ashley Evans)

[email protected]

860-253-5547




Tips for improving your child's attendance:

1. Encourage your child to get enough sleep (8-10 hours).
2. Schedule trips during school breaks.
3. Don't let your child stay home unless they are truly sick.
4. Talk to your child about why they do not want to go to school.


GOOD ATTENDANCE IS KEY!


IMPROVE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE - Attendance is directly linked to a student's academic performance.

Research shows missing 10% of school (18 days) negatively impacts a student's academic performance.


SEPTEMBER MATTERS! - Students who miss fewer than 2 days in September continue to average fewer than 2 days each month.

Students who are absent 2-4 days go on to miss almost a full month of school!


CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM - The state defines chronic truancy as 10 absences in 1 year (or 4 absences in 1 month).  Please ensure your child is making it to school consistently and contact your school counselor or dean if your child is struggling for any reason.


If you Need Help.... Contact your Assistant Principal for support services.



reposted:  7-10-24