Minnesota Law requires that every student age five (kindergarten) through age 16 attend school, and Stonebridge World School recognizes that daily attendance is CRITICAL to academic achievement.
If your child will not be coming to school,
you must call our 24 Hour Attendance Line at (612) 877-7498 to report your child’s absence.
Tardiness
School begins promptly at 9:00AM. Students who arrive after this time are considered tardy and must report to the office for a pass. Three tardies equal one unexcused absence and will be documented accordingly.
Note: Breakfast is not served after 9:15AM.
Illness
If your child is ill, please notify the school by phone EACH day they are absent. After three (3) missed days, a doctor’s note is required as verification of illness.
Please note: We cannot backdate or make changes to attendance records without proper documentation (e.g., a doctor’s note, court document, etc.). Verbal explanations or late phone calls will not be accepted for retroactive attendance updates.
Excused absences
- Religious or cultural observances, when the school is notified in advance
- Funeral or family emergency, for up to three days or as arranged
- Doctor, dentist, or other professional appointments, when verified and reported to the office
- Pre-approved family activities, with a written note submitted at least 10 days in advance. The note must include a description of the activity and duration. The school has the right to limit the number of family activity days that will be excused.
Unexcused absences
Absences that are not properly reported or do not meet the excused criteria above will be marked unexcused. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Missing the bus
- Running errands with parents, getting hair done
- Not having a school uniform
Three (3) unexcused absences will result in a notification letter from the school.
Seven (7) or more unexcused absences will be reported to the state and may lead to a referral to a school social worker for support and intervention.
Suspension: If a student is suspended, they will be excused, but will be required to make up any missed work. The student needs to return with a parent/or legal guardian.
Your partnership is essential in building strong attendance habits for your child. Thank you for your continued support in ensuring that students attend school consistently and on time.
