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4045 Ashland Rd.
Eldon, Iowa 52554
(641) 652-7531
(641) 937-5266
Student Attendance Policy

All students absent from school must have an excuse.

Examples:
  • Medical documented illness (from a doctor or the school nurse)
  • Medical documented appointment (from a physician, dentist, etc.)
  • Funeral (documented with slip from funeral service)
  • Court documented appointment (from Juvenile Court, DHS, etc.)
  • School sponsored activity
A parent or guardian may call their student out of school 6 days per school year for other reasons. (These days are verified, not excused.)

Any day beyond 6, without a documented excuse for the absence, is considered truant. Steps will begin towards mediation for excessive absenteeism.

Reviewing the Steps
  • 6th Non-Excused Absence
    Warning letter notifying parent/guardian that their 6 verifiable days have been reached and requesting documentation for any further absences.
  • 9th Non-Excused Absence
    Phone contact and possible home visit
  • 12th Non-Excused Absence
    Mandatory Administrative Attendance Hearing: parent or guardian will be served notice & County Attorney will be provided a copy of the notice.
  • Continued Non-Excused Absences
    Referred for legal action by the County Attorney.