Attendance

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Being present and on time is crucial for a successful year. Students who are absent for even one day miss valuable instructional time and can easily fall behind in school. Too many absences - excused and unexcused - can keep students from succeeding academically. 

Please be sure to come to school on time and ready to learn every day and do your best to leave outside appointments for after-school hours. Of course, we understand there are times, due to illness or other unforeseen events, that require you to be late or miss a day of school.  

All Day Absence   
Attendance will be taken by the teacher during each class session: block 1, block 2, block 3, and block 4All absences will be determined as either EXCUSED or UNEXCUSED depending on the reason provided by the parent/guardian If your student will be absent all day, please contact us by doing one of the following within two days of the absence: 
 

  • Attendance Line (804) 966-9671 option 2Please leave a voicemail message. 

  • A note can be provided to the Attendance RED mailbox located outside main office door. 


Late Arrival
 
Any student who arrives late to school must sign in  at the attendance window to obtain a pass to class.  All tardies will be determined as either EXCUSED or  
UNEXCUSED depending on the reason provided by  the parent/guardian on the same day of the tardiness. 
An email can be sent to  [email protected].


Early Dismissal
 

If an early release is necessary, a note or an email is required prior to the student reporting to the attendance window to sign out before leaving the buildingThe information needed includes the student’s name, time of release, parent/guardian name and contact number  

An email can be sent to [email protected].

FAQ: 

What is considered an excused absence? 

Please refer to the Student and Parent Handbook beginning on page 49.   

Will my child’s college tour be excused? 

It can be, please refer to the NKHS Attendance Rules and Regulations document under the Excused Absences Heading.  

We’re going out of town for my child’s sports tournament. Is this an excused absence? 

Any sports tournament that may result in a scholarship opportunity for your child may be excused. However, the excused absence only applies to the participating child and not any siblings who may be joining them. Please refer to the NKHS Attendance Rules and Regulations document under the Excused Absences Heading. 

What is considered an excused Tardy? 

Please refer to the Student and Parent Handbook beginning on page 49.