Contact Attendance
Shannon Clark, Attendance Secretary
719-234-2430, aahs-attendance@asd20.org
A parent or guardian must report all absences within 48 hours; otherwise, the absence is unexcused. Report planned absences as soon as possible.
Information to Provide
Caller’s name and relationship to the student
Student’s name, spelled last name and grade
Date, reason and details of the absence
Telephone number for verification or questions
For appointments, whether the student will return that day
Excused Absences
Examples include illness or injury; medical or dental appointments with a note; funerals; court or law enforcement appearances; family emergencies; school activities; religious holidays; and administrative approval.
Illness
How sick is too sick? Read the latest guidance from the Colorado Department of Public Health on our Health Services page.
Planned Absences
Students who know they will be absent must fill out and return a prearranged absence form, also available in the Attendance office, and complete the approval process to request work in advance.
For school or personal events lasting more than one day, pick up the form at least one week before the absence. Allow time to obtain signatures and return the completed form.
See Homework for missed-work responsibilities.
Early Checkout and Returning to School
Notify Attendance as soon as possible when a student must leave early.
Allow 45 minutes between calling and arriving for pickup so staff can locate and notify the student.
The student receives a pass for the block in which they need to leave.
Check in with Attendance upon returning, including during passing periods or lunch.
Students arriving late after an excused absence must also check in.
Attendance Support Steps
Absences | Response |
|---|---|
1–2 | Attendance is monitored. |
3 | Teacher contacts the student, copies the parent/guardian, Dean and counselor, and documents contact in the Infinite Campus Contact Log. |
5 | Dean’s Office contacts the family, reviews concerns and discusses supports. |
10 | Family receives email and a mailed attendance outreach letter. A parent meeting is scheduled; an Attendance Intervention Plan is documented through MTSS, academic supports are reviewed, and the student, parent/guardian, administrator and counselor sign an attendance contract. Future absences may require documentation for excusal. |
Ongoing | Attendance is monitored. Documentation is required for excusal, with follow-up communication and meetings as needed. |
The following absence counts apply per semester. Attendance contracts may carry into the second semester.
Tardy Procedures
Tardies can be excused only by a staff member or with documentation. A tardy becomes an absence halfway through class. The following counts apply per semester.
Tardies | Response |
|---|---|
1–2 | Teacher reminder/conference and classroom consequences as needed. |
3rd | Teacher contacts the student, copies the parent/guardian, Dean and counselor, documents the contact in Infinite Campus and issues a classroom consequence. |
4th | Dean contacts home, issues a school consequence and reviews expectations with the student. |
Ongoing | Attendance and tardies are monitored, with additional interventions or consequences as needed. |
Administration and Security conduct occasional tardy sweeps; late students receive automatic detentions.