Attendance/Tardies
Strive for 95!
This year, we have the lofty goal that all of our students attend school at least 95% of the time. Thank you in advance for doing your best to help your student be successful! We're hoping to make this year a little more fun with attendance prizes and such. Take a look at our Strive for 95 page for tips and information.
Attendance for the week of October 21-25: 94.3%! good job, everyone! really close!!
What do we do if our student must miss school?
Absences must be excused before 10 a.m., but no later than 24 hours following the absence. If at all possible, please try to schedule upcoming known appointments or absences in advance.
TO EXCUSE AN ABSENCE:
• Call the LAHS Absence Line – 505-663-2511 or
• Email the Attendance Office – lahsattendance@laschools.net or
• Take a parent/guardian note to the Attendance Office or
• Take a medical/dental slip to the Attendance Office
Remember to include:
• the student’s full name
• parent/guardian’s name
• daytime phone number
• reason for absence
• date and time of absence
If you have questions about your student’s attendance, you may contact the attendance clerk, at 505-663-2527.
HELPFUL LINKS:
Long Term Absence Request Form
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
How do I get out of class for a medical/dental appointment?
Before the appointment, get a slip from the Attendance Office and show it to your teacher. When you return to school, stop by the Attendance Office to drop off your medical/dental slip and get a slip to return to class.
PowerSchool shows an absence for me, but I was in class. What should I do to clear this absence?
Speak to your teacher and if an error was made, ask them to notify the Attendance Office.
My parent/guardian needs to get me out of class immediately because of an emergency. What does he/she need to do?
Your parent/guardian must come in person to the Main Office and bring their driver’s license. Your student will be brought to the Main Office.
How long does my parent/guardian have to excuse an absence?
Your parent/guardian has until 3 p.m. the following day to excuse your absence.
I just turned 18. Can I excuse my own absences?
Students who are 18 cannot generally excuse their own absences. The only exceptions to this rule are if the student is no longer a dependent and living on their own. If the student still lives with parents, a parent or guardian must still excuse the absence.
My parent/guardian is taking me on an extended trip (more than two days). What do I need to do beforehand?
At least five days before the proposed trip, print the Student Travel Request (link above) or get a copy from the Attendance Office. Have each of your teachers and your parent/guardian sign the form. Take the form to the Main Office for review by the Principal.
Why does my parent/guardian receive absence/tardy emails from the Attendance Office that do not specify to which student and which period the email refers?
Because of the number of students at our school, a generic email is generated from a PowerSchool report of all absences and tardies. The parent/guardian may check the specifics of the absence/tardy on PowerSchool.
Where do parents/guardians and students get their user name and password for PowerSchool?
Parents/Guardians may obtain their PowerSchool access information by calling 663-2519. Students may obtain their access codes at the Data Specialist’s Office in the Counseling area.