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Wenatchee High School

Attendance

Attendance at WHS

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Call or Text

(509) 663-8117

Email

whsattendance@wenatcheeschools.org

Office Hours

7 AM - 4 PM

 

Attendance at WHS

Showing Up Matters!

There’s one daily habit that can set students up for success: showing up at school in-person as often as possible. When students attend school in-person, they’re more likely to develop their whole selves - personally, socially, academically, and emotionally. Your attendance matters!

Excusing an absence or tardy
Within 48 hours of returning to school:

  • Email the attendance office directly with the date(s) & reason for absence(s) (most efficient option).
  • Write a note with date(s) & reason for absence(s) and turn in to the attendance office
  • Call the attendance office and speak to an attendance secretary.
  • Unacceptable reasons will not be excused and will be noted as “Not Excused”. 

Mid-day Check out Process
If a student has an appointment mid-day either:

  • Arrange ahead of time if possible by one of the above methods OR
  • Call the attendance or Main Office and a secretary will help to locate the student and call them from class.

Asistencia a WHS

¡Asistencia Importa!

Hay un hábito diario que puede preparar a los estudiantes para el éxito: asistir a la escuela en persona con la mayor frecuencia posible. Cuando los niños asisten a la escuela en persona, tienen más probabilidades de desarrollarse integralmente: personal, social, académica y emocionalmente. ¡Tu asistencia es importante!

¿Cómo puedo justificar una ausencia o tardanza?
Dentro de las 48 horas de regresar a la escuela:

  • Envíe un correo electrónico a la oficina de asistencia directamente con la(s) fecha(s) y el motivo de la(s) ausencia(s) (opción más eficiente).
  • Escriba una nota con la(s) fecha(s) y el motivo de la(s) ausencia(s) y entregue a la oficina de asistencia.
  • Llame a la oficina de asistencia y hable con una secretaria de asistencia.
  • Las razones inaceptables no serán excusadas y se anotarán como "No excusadas".

Proceso de salida al mediodía
Si un estudiante tiene una cita al mediodía:

  • Arregle con anticipación si es posible por uno de los métodos anteriores O
  • Llame a la oficina principal o de asistencia y una secretaria ayudará a ubicar al estudiante y llamarlo de clase.

Types of Absences

Life is complicated, and students may miss school for a variety of reasons. Refer to this list to help determine whether your student’s absence is categorized as excused or unexcused.

Excused


 

Illness, Health Condition, Medical or Dental Appointment

Mental Health Related Concerns

Family Emergency

Religious Observance

Court

Postsecondary, Apprenticeship Program, or Scholarship Interview

Migrant Status

Transportation Issue

Drivers Education

Providing childcare for siblings​​​​​

Not Excused


 

Oversleeping

Running Late

Traffic Problems

Job Training or Work

Pet Vet Appointment

Staying home to do homework, attending another class, or visiting the library

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