School Attendance
School attendance laws of the state of Missouri require that children must attend school regularly. Regularity in attendance is essential for quality education. The state requirement for Hancock Elementary is 95%. Even though students may make up missed assignments at home, they miss the class discussion and integration of classroom objectives, which are critical to the overall learning process. We understand that children may need to miss school due to illness, but we certainly encourage avoiding absences due to other circumstances.
If your child is going to be absent, it is of utmost importance that parents notify the Hancock Place Elementary School attendance office (544-1300, ext. 104) before 9:00 a.m. on the morning of the absence. Please give the following information:
· Name of student, grade
· Teacher’s name
· Length of and reason for absence
When the office has not been notified of a child’s absence by 9:00 a.m., you will receive a phone call via our automated phone system. The intent of this policy is to ensure your child’s safety.
Our goal is to help each child reach his/her full academic potential. In order to reach that goal, children must be present. Therefore, our Board of Education adopted an Attendance Policy with the following expectations:
A child is tardy if he/she is not in the classroom by 8:10 A.M. If they are just entering the school building at that time, they are counted tardy.
Schools will accept parent/guardian phone calls or notes to say a child is sick or injured, but only for two (2) occurrences per quarter. After that, a physician’s statement must be submitted to the office. If your child has chronic health problems, they should be discussed with the nurse. You will also be asked to provide a doctor’s statement regarding the severity of the problem.
Absences will be handled in the following manner:
Absence 3- Parent will be contacted by the classroom teacher
Absence 5 -Parent will be contacted by school counselor
Absence 7- Parent will receive letter outlining expectations and potential contact with DFS (Division of Family Services)
Absence 9- Parent phone conference with principal
Absence 11- Home Visit from principal, school counselor, and attendance counselor.
Absence 13- Referral to superintendent of schools and hotline to DFS.
School attendance laws of the state of Missouri require that children must attend school regularly. Regularity in attendance is essential for quality education. The state requirement for Hancock Elementary is 95%. Even though students may make up missed assignments at home, they miss the class discussion and integration of classroom objectives, which are critical to the overall learning process. We understand that children may need to miss school due to illness, but we certainly encourage avoiding absences due to other circumstances.
If your child is going to be absent, it is of utmost importance that parents notify the Hancock Place Elementary School attendance office (544-1300, ext. 104) before 9:00 a.m. on the morning of the absence. Please give the following information:
· Name of student, grade
· Teacher’s name
· Length of and reason for absence
When the office has not been notified of a child’s absence by 9:00 a.m., you will receive a phone call via our automated phone system. The intent of this policy is to ensure your child’s safety.
Our goal is to help each child reach his/her full academic potential. In order to reach that goal, children must be present. Therefore, our Board of Education adopted an Attendance Policy with the following expectations:
A child is tardy if he/she is not in the classroom by 8:10 A.M. If they are just entering the school building at that time, they are counted tardy.
Schools will accept parent/guardian phone calls or notes to say a child is sick or injured, but only for two (2) occurrences per quarter. After that, a physician’s statement must be submitted to the office. If your child has chronic health problems, they should be discussed with the nurse. You will also be asked to provide a doctor’s statement regarding the severity of the problem.
Absences will be handled in the following manner:
Absence 3- Parent will be contacted by the classroom teacher
Absence 5 -Parent will be contacted by school counselor
Absence 7- Parent will receive letter outlining expectations and potential contact with DFS (Division of Family Services)
Absence 9- Parent phone conference with principal
Absence 11- Home Visit from principal, school counselor, and attendance counselor.
Absence 13- Referral to superintendent of schools and hotline to DFS.
