Here’s a summary of Niwot High School’s attendance policies:
Reporting Absences & Tardies
It’s crucial to report all student absences within 48 hours of the missed day(s). If not reported, the absence will be marked as unexcused per SVVSD policy.
How to Report:
- Preferred: Email
[email protected]. This helps prevent connection issues and voicemail clarity problems; emails are checked continuously. - Alternatively: Call the attendance line at 720-494-3931.
Information to Include: When leaving a message or sending an email, please state and spell your student’s name, provide the reason for their absence/tardy, and specify the date(s) that need to be excused.
Early Dismissals
If your student needs to leave school early, please notify the school a few hours in advance. This gives the staff enough time to send a pass to your student’s classroom. You do not need to come to the school to sign them out or back in; an email or call is sufficient for excusal. The school verifies that the email address and phone number belong to a parent/guardian. Students are not permitted to call themselves in.
Prearranged Absences
For students who will be missing 3 or more days of school, a Prearranged Absence Form is required. Your student can pick up this form in the front office.
Mistaken Absences/Tardies
If you believe your student was incorrectly marked absent or tardy for a class, you must email that specific teacher directly, not the main office. The teacher will then notify the office if any changes need to be made.
CETC or Innovation Center Attendance
Please note that if your student is enrolled at either the CETC or the Innovation Center, you will need to contact those schools directly for any attendance-related needs. Niwot High School does not have access to their attendance records.
Ensuring your student arrives promptly to all classes each day is greatly appreciated!