In the state of Minnesota, it is the law that all children attend school until the age of 18. Students who miss more than a combined total of 3 hours of school are considered truant and in violation of the state law on compulsory education.

The senior high school staffs of District #279 believe that classroom attendance and academic success are directly related. The following attendance procedure is an effort to assure this success. The senior high staff intends this procedure to be positive and not punitive.

Class attendance is a joint responsibility to be shared by the student, parent or guardian, and the school personnel. This procedure will assist students in attending class.