We value the partnership between parents and staff.

Yes, you should contact the school and seek assistance immediately. School contact number: 8258 2070.

Should I notify the school if my child refuses to go to school?.

To ensure that the necessary support is available to students.

To ensure that the necessary support is available to parents/caregivers.

To accurately record and monitor students’ attendance.

Parents/caregivers must again provide the school with an appropriate explanation.

they will be marked as being away for half a day. When a student is late for school, parents/caregivers must provide the school with an appropriate explanation: a letter, telephone call from a parent/ caregiver or a medical certificate Parents/caregivers must contact the school as soon as possible with an appropriate explanation for a student’s non-attendance followed up with a note in the school diary signed by parent/caregiver or a medical certificate Students must attend school every day when instruction is offered unless the school receives a valid reason for being absent Students must arrive at school for 8.35 a.m. What are my responsibilities as a parent/caregiver? The appropriate forms are available from the school. The principal can approve an exemption for periods less than one month. family holiday, employment etc.) the parent/caregiver must apply to the school for an exemption. This should be done before the period of absence commences. If a child is going to be away from school for an extended period of a week or more (i.e. Where possible, dental and medical appointments should be made out of school hours. The school is provided with an acceptable reason preventing the child’s attendance.They have an injury that prevents movement around the school.They have an infectious disease like chicken pox, mumps or measles.Yes: all children between the ages of 6 and 16 years are required by law to attend school regularly. Phone calls from the school enquiring regarding absences are made because we care about your child’s education and should not be misinterpreted as interfering. Under the Education Act of South Australia, parents/caregivers are held responsible for the regular attendance of all children in their care. All children aged between 6-16 years if age must be enrolled and attend school regularly. Compulsory enrollment and attendance at school Our innovative attendance systemĪt Salisbury East High School, we use DayMap to record daily and lesson by lesson attendance, and have implemented systems to promptly address issues related to non-attendance. They are disadvantaged in the quality of choices they are able to make in later life situations. Students who have poor attendance patterns are at risk of not achieving their educational and social potential. It helps to establish positive attitudes to work and commitment.

Regular attendance enables children to achieve success at school and widens their choices after school. At Salisbury East High School, we believe it is vital for every student to attend school 100% of the time.

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