Regular attendance for each child is required by state law, and is necessary for maximum student growth. Therefore, parents and the school should assume the responsibility for regular attendance.

Parents/Guardians MUST notify the school attendance office each day regarding the student's absence. Attendance must be submitted online through the PowerSchool Parent Portal. Any notification regarding attendance after the date of absence will be considered unexcused.

When submitting an absence, please include:

Student name
Student's teacher
Reason for the absence
Parent/Guardian contact name

Excused absences include illness, medical or dental appointments, funerals/bereavement and family emergencies. Birthdays, vacations and personal days will be considered unexcused absences.

Absences lasting longer than 3 days requires a doctor's excuse. If we do not receive a doctor's note, the absence will be unexcused.

Any vacations that result in more than 5 days of absence from school must be approved by school administration before the vacation occurs. Please submit a request via email to Kendra Forgacs at forgacsk@vailschooldistrict.org at least 48 hours in advance of the vacation.

Students that arrive at school after 8:00 am must stop in the office to obtain a Tardy Pass to ensure that they are removed from the absence list. Please note, three unexcused tardies equal one unexcused absence.

EXCESSIVE ABSENCES: Students absent for 10 Consecutive Unexcused school days shall be withdrawn from school.

All parents and guardians will be contacted via text regarding any students who have been marked tardy or unexcused absence. Please call our office the same day at 520-879-2303 to excuse the absence. Tardies will be adjusted accordingly.

Questions regarding attendance can be directed to DWE Attendance Clerk; Amy Wendling via email here.

Desert Willow Elementary School