State law requires that all children between the ages of 6 and 16 are to be in attendance at school each day that school is in session. Therefore, we ask that parents have their children in regular attendance throughout the school year. We also ask parents to ensure that their children are punctual in their daily attendance. Habitual tardiness is considered a truancy violation according to state law and is reportable to Human Services.
        The school is required to record student attendance. It is reported to the parents on the report cards. Attendance is recorded according to the following guidelines:

        If your child is going be absent from school due to illness, please call the school office. If your child does not come to school and we do not hear from you by the start of the school day, you will be called to verify that your child is absent. This is done to ensure that you know your child is not in attendance that day.
Parents should not send a sick child to school. If your child has a fever or has been vomiting through the night, your child should remain home. When children attend school, they should be well enough to participate in all activities as well as go outside for recess.
        If a teacher determines that a child is sick, the parents will be called to take their child home for the day. If a parent cannot be reached, the emergency contact person listed on the family information sheet will be called.
        Children absent from school due to illness should not participate in school activities that afternoon or evening. If a child was sick on Friday and feels better, the child may participate in Saturday and Sunday activities.

        Excessive numbers of days absent or tardy, which cause concern for the welfare of the child's education, will be brought to the attention of the Principal and parents, the Board of Education, the truancy officer, and then Human Services.

        If you plan an extended vacation during the school year, please provide the school with ample notice. A written (or emailed) notice should be given to the teachers by the parent, not the student. Parents are responsible for the student completing all the make-up work from this absence. The teachers may adjust the assignments according to their discretion.

        Church attendance is an important part of a Christian's spiritual life. Weekly church attendance enables the Christian to gain the precious Word of Life which we all so desperately need throughout the week. It also provides an opportunity for the entire family to participate in the weekly worship service. To assist the parents and teachers in noting the student's frequency of attendance, church attendance will be taken by the teachers. This will then be reported on the report cards. Attendance at a worship service in a church outside the WELS or ELS will not be considered as attendance. During the school year regular church services are held on Wednesdays @ 7:00 P.M., Saturdays @ 5:30 P.M., and Sundays @ 8:00 & 10:45 A.M.