Student Attendance
| Parents/Guardians are asked to phone the school’s Early Warning system at 604.668.6600 (Press 1) if your child is going to be away, or will be late. |
At McRoberts, we believe that attendance is vital to success in school. We also expect students to attend regularly.
Please provide the following information:
• your name and phone number
• student's first and last name, student number
• details about student absence or lateness (i.e., date of absence, duration of lateness/absence).
ABSENCES MUST BE CONFIRMED BY A PARENT OR GUARDIAN. The School Early Warning system will call a parent/guardian to confirm a student’s absence from school each day unless a telephone call is made by the parent/guardian prior to 8:30 a.m.
If parents/guardians have not phoned the school regarding an absence, students are required, upon their return to school, to present a written note to the School Office stating the date(s) and reason for absence.
Early Dismissal
A student who must leave the school before the end of the school day, due to either illness or an appointment, must sign out at the main office before they leave.
Lates/Truancy
There is a strong correlation between prompt arrival to class and student success in school. Students who arrive late to class miss important instructions and disrupt the learning of others.
It is the parents’ responsibility to ensure that school age children attend school on time. Teachers will deal with lates on an individual basis. Consequences for frequent tardiness will include referral to administration and a parent meeting.
Student Late Procedure
Students who arrive after 8:40 am must sign in at the office. Students will be given a late slip to give to teachers when they arrive at class. Remember, the warning bell to start going to first period rings at 8:25am. Please encourage and work with your child to arrive on time.
Truancy or “skipping” will result in parental contact, and referral to administration. Students with poor attendance may be withdrawn.