Attendance
Students are more likely to succeed in the classroom when they attend school regularly. Therefore, Excel Academy does not encourage extended absences and strongly recommends that vacations be taken only during designated breaks when school is out of session. In some circumstances, however, missing school is unavoidable, and it is necessary to plan an absence in advance. Families who choose to vacation while school is in session must complete a pre-arranged absence form ahead of time for the absence to be excused. Requests for a pre-arranged absence must be received and approved by the Executive Director/Principal three (3) days prior to the scheduled absence.
Attendance in Jeffco
The importance of regular, daily school attendance as a basis for academic achievement cannot be overemphasized. Attendance is a shared responsibility of the student, the families and the school.
It is the family’s responsibility to ensure their student attends school and to notify the school when their student is absent for a legitimate reason, such as an illness or family emergency. Each family should also ensure their student’s school has their correct contact information so that the school is able to communicate about any attendance issues that may arise.