Attendance matters! On-time
behavior is an important ingredient for success in school, at work and
in the home. Let’s start developing this good habit in our children.
King has a positive attendance record of over 94% student present in school. These
attendance figures demonstrate that our students support and enjoy the
programs provided at King.
100% on-time attendance is our high goal for on-time attendance. Being late to school disturbs the learning environment and your child misses out on the morning routines (morning bulletin, teacher's lesson introduction, etc.) Students will be allowed “amnesty” for their first two unexcused tardies. When
a student is unexcused tardy to school three times or beyond, there
will be a “learning opportunity” via lunch-time detention. This detention involves sitting in a designated area during lunch and then helping to clean the common areas of the cafeteria. Chronic
“late to school” behavior will require a parent conference(s). Please
help your child manage his time in the morning by allowing adequate time
to wake up, get ready, and travel to school. Being prepared the night
before with books, supplies, and clothes is also a great help to the
morning routine.
Please continue your positive partnership with S.W. King Intermediate by
your close personal attention to these attendance issues. If you have
any questions/concerns regarding your child's attendance, please call
James Frisbie, Attendance Counselor, 233-5727, ext. 233.
A positive parent/school partnership requires
that parents inform the school via telephone by 9 a.m. of the day of their child’s absence
(233-5727).
For further information on our Attendance Policy, see the "Parent Information Booklet" on this site. Look for the tab under the King Connection masthead. Click on the tab for the on-line edition of the Parent Information Booklet.
