News

As you know, regular attendance is vital for your child's academic success and overall development. Every school day provides unique opportunities for learning and growth that cannot be replicated outside the classroom.

With this in mind, the state of Indiana has established new requirements of schools pertaining to chronic absenteeism. Details are outlined below:

Parent Conference Requirement: If a student, in grades K-6, misses 5 days within a 10-week period, a mandatory parent conference will be scheduled. During this meeting, we will work together to create an action plan aimed at reducing the number of unexcused absences and supporting your child's attendance.

Referral to Marion County Prosecutor's Office: Should a student reach 10 days of unexcused absences, the new law requires that the student be referred to the Marion County Prosecutor's Office for truancy.  

In addition, as required by Indiana state statute, any student in grades K-12 who attains 10 unexcused absence days (habitual truant) will be referred to the Department of Children’s Services.

We understand that there may be valid reasons for absences, such as illness or family bereavement. In such cases, please communicate with your child’s school as soon as possible so that attendance is properly coded in Skyward, the student information system.

Our goal is to work collaboratively with you to ensure that your child attends school regularly and benefits fully from their education.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Together, we can establish and maintain a productive learning environment for all students. If you have any questions or concerns about this new law or your child's attendance, do not hesitate to contact us.

Spanish

Haitian Creole