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A record of attendance is required by state law and is carefully noted in a student's permanent record where prospective employers and other schools will find it. All students are responsible for attending all classes, study halls, advisories and assigned activities on a daily basis.
There is a high correlation between attendance and achievement. It is impossible to make up a missed class, especially when the emphasis is on discussion, teamwork, or solving problems in a group setting. The richness of the classroom experience cannot be duplicated by doing the assignments on your own, Furthermore, Wisconsin State Statute 118.151 (a) mandates compulsory school attendance for all children until the end of the term in which they become 18 years of age or graduate. Attendance at school is primarily the responsibility of the student and the parent.
It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to provide reasons for their child's absence.
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Parents/guardians are to call the school by 9am on the day of the absence to explain the reason for their child's absence. Include your child's full name, the reason for the absence, and the date(s) you are excusing.
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The attendance phone number (885-7520 ext. 2300) is available 24 hours a day to accept calls.
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If there is no contact between the school and parent/guardian within 48 hours of the absence, the absence will be considered truancy. Once an unexcused absence becomes truancy, it may not be excused and consequences will be assigned.
Absences Excusable Under School Board Policy
The School Board, in accordance with State of Wisconsin Statute 118.15, defines acceptable reasons for which pupils may be absent (excused) by the parent (or guardian), other than illness:
Health care appointments (repetitive appointments should be scheduled at various times of the school day).
Per Wisconsin State Law, a parent/guardian may excuse their child from school for up to ten (10) days per school year. The student must be excused in writing prior to his or her absence and the absence must be for a full school day. Examples of this type of absence include:
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illness
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funerals
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required court appearances
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programs at prospective college or university campuses
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religious observances required by church of preference
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family trip (includes hunting)
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family wedding
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driver's license examination
Excessive excused absences are monitored with parental involvement. The school reserved the right under Wisconsin State Statute 118.15(3) to require further verification of the reason for repeated or extended absences. In the event that a student has a significant number of absences related to illness, the school through the office of the school health supervisor will work with parents to develop a health plan for the student. Doctor's notes may be requested by the attendance office at any time. If absences are due to illness or medical appointments, it is suggested that the student provide medical documentation whenever possible to be eligible for medical exemption to the state statute, BDHS attendance protocol, and school board policy requirements for student attendance.
We understand that student absences may exceed ten (10) days throughout the school year in rare circumstances. Any and all absences in excess of ten require administrative approval.
Anticipated absence forms are available in the school's administration office. Arrangements for anticipated absences must be made at least two days prior to the anticipated absence.
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