School starts at 7:45 am, if your student has excessive tardies, his/her name will be turned in to the Children's Court Liaison and to the State of New Mexico. Attendance
The Federal No Child Left Behind Act requires that states, school districts and schools be held accountable for ensuring that all students meet high academic standards. On-time, daily attendance is a critical component of this educational process. New Mexico law dictates that:
* Students between the ages of five (5) and eighteen (18) years of age are mandated to attend public school, private school, home school, or a state institution.
* The Albuquerque Public School District reports habitual absences to the Children's Court Liaison Office and to the State of New Mexico.
Attendance Policy
* APS students are allowed no more than 4 1/2 unexcused absences per semester, and no more than 10 unexcused absences per school year.
* The parent/guardian must notify the school each day that the student will be absent in accordance with the notification procedure established by the school.
* Absences may be excused for the following reasons, with appropriate documentation.
* In the event that the school has not received notification of absence by a parent for three (3) consecutive days, the school must make an attempt to contact the parent/guardian.
* Excessive excused absences may result in further inquiry from the principal and request for additional documentation.
* Family vacations are considered unexcused absences, and it is expected that parents will schedule vacations during periods of time when school is not in session.
Process For Reporting Absences
When your child is ill or will be absent from school, please call the school attendance line at (505) 831-6214 before 9am. Our attendance line is available 24 hours a day. You will hear a recorded message requesting:
If a phone call is not received verifying your child's absence, within two days, it will be considered an unexcused absence.
School starts at 7:45 am, if your student has excessive tardies, his/her name will be turned in to the Children's Court Liaison and to the State of New Mexico.