Attendance
Help your child succeed in school and in life by getting them to school every day. A missed absence, for any reason and for any amount of time, is a missed opportunity for learning.
Below you will find McMicken's attendance policy as well as informational guides. (Click on each section title to access guides and forms.)
Attendance Basics
If your child will not be in school, for any reason, you must call the school office every day your child is out. Please call 206.631.4300.
Parent Guideline for Student Illness
This guide will help you determine when to keep your child home in the event of illness.
Prearranged Absence Forms
The Prearrange Absence Forms are used for known absences your student will take during the school year. Alerting the school to these absences helps your student(s) stay on track academically. Current academics of your students(s) will be reviewed by the teacher and the principal. Recommendations and homework packets will then be provided. In order for this process to happen, please fill out the appropriate form and return to the school's office at least TWO WEEKS prior to the absence. Please note: Absences 20 days or longer may not received homework in advance, but assignments may be required upon return.
3+ consecutive days of absence (and any vacation, regardless of length)
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20+ consecutive days of absence
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Every Day Counts
This informational guide provides tips on how to help reduce absences.
State Law Requirements
This informational guide outlines the school's responsibilities in addressing attendance issues.
Parent Agreement Letter
Like all school districts in Washington state, Highline Public Schools is mandated to provide information regarding the importance of good attendance to parents in the form of the Parent Agreement Letter. Please take a moment to read through the letter. It is presented in various languages. If you are able, please print the letter, sign it, and email to Becky Schreiner, our attendance specialist.
Attendance Celebrations
Each month two Top Classes will be recognized for having the best attendance for that particular month. Students in the winning classes will be acknowledged at our school assembly. They will also receive a special treat.
Will your student’s class be next?
DECEMBER 2024
McMicken had 89.6% overall attendance for the month and 10.6% tardies.
Primary - Beman: 96.75% of the class attended school every day!
Intermediate - Pierce-Bluhm/Dawson : 92.26% of the class attended school every day!
NOVEMBER 2024
McMicken had 92.4% overall attendance for the month and 9.7% tardies.
Primary - Hasselbauer: 97.15% of the class attended school every day!
Intermediate - J. Walsh: 95.29% of the class attended school every day!