Attendance Policy

● To build a sense of responsibility and independence in our students, we ask parents of students in Kindergarten through 6th grade to not accompany students to their lockers andclassrooms. 4. School Day Hours: 8:05 am to 2:50 pm 5. Dismissal Times: Walkers 2:45, students who ride the bus 2:50 pm, car riders 2:55 pm.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

It is the belief of St. John the Baptist School that if children are going to be successful in school, they need to attend school on a regular basis. We ask your cooperation in getting your child to school regularly and on time.

Students are expected to be in school every day school is in session when healthy.

● Each time a child is absent from school, we must receive a phone call stating that the child will be out of school that day. St. John ’ s School will call parents if they do not receive a phone call about your child’ s absence. This concerns the safety of the children. In the case of an absence due to COVID-19, please call and leave a message at 1-855-SJSSICK (1-855-757-7425). A staff member will be in contact with you ● If a child is absent for more than three days for an illness other than COVID-19, a doctor ’ s signed statement verifying the illness and student’ s safe return to school may be requested

No Note

If a child is absent from school for 7 days and the parent does not send a note notifying the school why the child was not in school, the county, according to law, will be notified.

Excessive Absences

If a student’ s absences become excessive, the principal will contact the parents to ensure the academic needs of the student are being met and to create a plan for improved attendance. If the absences continue, a petition will be filed with the Scott County District Attorney per state attendance laws. (See Minnesota State Statute 260A.02)