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Absences

Excused Absences The following are considered excused absences: temporary or extended illness, injury, or physical, mental, or emotional disability with a doctor’s note, family emergencies, death in the immediate family, religious observances, absences pursuant to school release permits under District policy JHD, and absences which occur when a student is in custody of a court or law enforcement authority.

Illness

Please email Inspire.attendance@dpsk12.org or call the attendance line at 720-424-4851 and let us know if your child is sick before 7:30 a.m.

Extended Absences

Contact time is important for student learning. Families should schedule all vacations during school breaks. Please refer to the school calendar for non-contact days such as district professional development days, Inspire Days, vacation days, and holidays to schedule family vacations.

Make-up Work for Student Absences

Teachers are not responsible for preparing work ahead of extended absences. Teachers will do their best to provide work and/or assist students with making up work upon their return. We encourage parents/guardians to communicate with their child’s teacher directly to ensure students do not fall behind on learning.

Truancy

Per Colorado Department of Education Policy, any student missing more than 4 days of school unexcused in a month, or 10 days unexcused over the course of the school year are considered truant. Students with 10 or more unexcused absences may have a truancy filing.