School Handbook

Reporting an Absence or Late Arrival

Please call the attendance line at 503-356-2481 in advance of the absence and report your:

• Child’s name

• Child’s teacher & grade

• Reason for the absence/late arrival

• Number of days he/she will be absent (if known)

All absences must be reported on the attendance line. Please call the attendance line before school begins if possible. Reporting your child’s absence should be a priority. You may also email your child’s teacher of his/her absence after calling the attendance line.

Reporting a Pre-Arranged Absence

Please call the attendance line at 503-356-2481 in advance of the pre-arranged absence and report your: 

• Child’s name

• Child’s teacher & grade

• Reason for the pre-arranged absence

• Dates he/she will be absent

A note/email to your child’s teacher about the absence would also be appreciated.

Absences Due to Family Trips or Vacations

Occasionally, families will plan a trip which requires that the student be absent from school. On those occasions, it is important to notify our attendance line and your student’s teacher in writing as soon as plans are set, stating the dates of absence and when the student will return. It is not reasonable to expect teachers to provide work for extended absences due to vacation. Most learning in elementary school occurs in the classroom through activities that can’t be duplicated at home. We highly discourage families from taking vacations when school is in session. Please note that students absences due to vacations or family trips will be marked as unexcused.

Note:  State of Oregon requirements and Beaverton School District policy require that children who are absent for more than 10 consecutive school days be automatically withdrawn and parents must re-enroll upon returning to school. Parents are responsible for a child’s education during an extended absence.

Tardies

Missed instructional time, even in small increments, quickly adds up impacting your child’s overall learning. It is also very important for your child to be on time to school so that they start the day with his/her classroom community. Students arriving at school after 8:30 must check in at the office.  Late arrivals due to bus delays will not be considered tardy. 

At the beginning of the school year, parents must formulate a consistent going-home plan for their child.  Be sure your child and his/her teacher are aware of the plan, and stick to that plan for the school year. If you need to occasionally change your child’s going-home plan, please be sure to send a note to school with your child. We understand that emergencies can occur.  If an unexpected event forces you to change your child’s going-home plans after 8:20 am, please call the school office directly at (503)356-2480. Teachers are engaged with students all day long, and emailing changes to teachers is not a reliable way to share emergency information. Please  change plans ONLY in case of rare emergencies.  Our top priority is keeping every student safe. Frequent plan changes result in confusion on the part of students, teachers, and office staff.  We cannot guarantee that last-minute information will reach students in a timely manner. Please help us to keep every student safe by following a consistent plan.