Bell Schedule & Attendance

Regular attendance is crucial for students to be academically successful. We recognize there are circumstances that may contribute to an excused absence, including: 

• Personal illness verified by a parent or guardian (the building administrator may request a doctor’s note in the case of extended illness).
• Emergency situations that cannot be pre-arranged or prevented
• Appointments that cannot be scheduled outside the school day
• Planned absences which have been approved in advance including recognized religious holidays
• Absence resulting from disciplinary action

If a student is ill, a parent/guardian should contact the attendance office at (509) 967-6554 to speak with a staff member or leave message to have their student excused. A student may also bring a note to school the next day signed by a parent.

Any absence not cleared within 48 hours will be considered truancy and will contribute to school-based consequences.