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Attendance clerk

Jeannette Falls
(480) 279.6818
jfalls@higley.husd.org

Student achievement and a strong attendance record are highly correlated.
Therefore, at the Higley Schools we take attendance seriously, and ask you as parents and students to do so as well.

You may also be aware that Arizona State law requires the regular school attendance of a child of school age. The parent or guardian is responsible by law for making sure that the child attends school regularly.

What can you do to help as parents?
Make sure that your child attends school daily and arrives and departs at the scheduled times. Please do not keep your child from school unnecessarily for birthdays, haircuts, missing the bus, waking up late or for vacations. Please work hard to schedule appointments and vacations around the school calendar.

When is it appropriate for my child to not attend school?
If your child is ill, we recommend that you keep your child at home for your child’s benefit, as well as their class members and teachers.

What do I do when my child cannot attend school?
State law mandates that the school record all reasons for all student absences. Therefore, when a student is absent, please call the school the morning of or before the day of absence in order to advise the school as to the reason for the absence. All absences not verified will remain unexcused. To review the district’s attendance policies in the student handbook, please click here HEMS introduces Court Unifed Truancy Suppression

Every Day Counts
Student success starts with good attendance. The U.S. Dept. of Education reports that for every missed day of school, it takes a student two days to catch up since he/she must make up missed learning and catch up with new learning at the same time.

Regular attendance has been linked to higher achievement, stronger bonds to the school and community, lower rates of delinquent and high risk behavior, and increased participation in higher education.

Parents have a vital role in ensuring and promoting regular attendance at school. Regular attendance is necessary for success in school, and as a parent you are the key person who can make a difference.

Student absences also affect school budgets. Schools and school districts get a significant amount of their funding based upon the number of students who actually attend school each day.

• Parents can help their children be successful by encouraging regular attendance.
• Arrive to school and class on time.
• Plan family vacations during non-school days.
• Try to schedule doctor appointments for your child after school hours.
• Allow your child to stay home only when he/she has a contagious illness or is too sick to be comfortable at school.

Remember...EVERY DAY COUNTS for STUDENT SUCCESS.

Attached is our introduction letter to the C.U.T.S. program.

CUTS Introduction Letter 3391 East Vest Avenue. Gilbert, AZ, 85295 | Phone: (480) 279-6800 | Fax: (480) 279-6805