Attendance Policies & Procedures
*Taken from DRS Student Handbook
See Student Handbook Here for more detailed information
ABSENCE POLICY
State law requires parents to notify the school in advance or at the time of absence of their
student. If this notification is not received, the school is required to contact the parents by phone the
morning of the absence. A number must be provided at which the parents can be contacted. This may
be a home, work, cell or message number. All students returning to school after an unreported absence
must bring a note from home signed by a parent or guardian stating the reason for the absence.
✪ After 5 days of absence in any grading period, the parents will be contacted by telephone or
by letter.
✪ After 8 days of absence in any grading period, a letter will be sent to the parents notifying
them of the absence problem.
✪ After 10 days of absence in any grading period, another letter will be sent to the home
and the parents may be asked to attend a conference at the school involving the parents,
administrator, teacher or teachers, and others as deemed necessary (nurse, child, etc.)
✪ Absences beyond 20 days (K-5) may result in notifying the Yavapai County Attorney’s office and the
student may be required to repeat the grade.
