ATTENDANCE TIPS

New school? New year? Sometimes you don't know what to do! Take a look at our TOP attendance tips:

Tip #1: 

Parents, contact school (602-268-8686 Ext. 110 or Solofra@ALAcoyotes.org) before 9:00 a.m. on the day of an absence to notify Mrs. Solofra.

 
💡 Pro tip: No call or email is too early! Send a message as soon as you know your child will be absent.

Tip #2: 

Schedule medical and dental appointments on breaks (e.g., no school on Oct. 7). But if it's unavoidable, look at your child's schedule before making appointments. View the daily schedules at ALAcoyotes.org/resources.

Tip #3:

If your child stays home due to illness, HE/SHE should

1. check Google classroom for missed assignments
2. email teachers with questions
3. make plans with the teacher to complete a missed test or quiz
4. get caught up as soon as possible

(Parents, this is your student's responsibility, and you should teach/encourage/assist. Do not do it for them.)

Tip #4: 

Help your child establish & maintain daily routines, such as finishing homework and packing lunch the night before, getting a good night’s sleep, and leaving at a set time for school each day.

Tip #5: 

Plan to arrive at school 10-15 minutes before school starts. This extra cushion helps if you run into unexpected traffic. ("Traffic" will be excused only once. After that, it's considered a tardy. Tardies add up quickly and can result in detention.)

Tip #6:

Does your child have an appointment during the day? When you arrive, the driveway gate will be closed. Simply

• push the button (it's labeled), and listen for the receptionist's response.
• let the receptionist know your name and your child's name.

Let's start the school year off right with on-time and consistent attendance!