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My Child is Absent Today

You may report that your child is absent by one of the following ways:

1) Call the attendance line at

           (425) 837-7550

2) Email the office - Pam Yates

In your communication, please be sure to include:

  • Name of student
  • Date(s) of absence
  • Student's teacher
  • Reason for absence
Pre-Arranged Absences

Please complete a pre-arranged absence request form and return it to the office prior to your child's absence.

- Absence for 3-20 Days

- Absence for 20+ Days

Attendance Policy

By law, the State of Washington requires each school to closely monitor student attendance. All absences will be considered "unexcused" unless we receive notification from you via telephone to the attendance line at 425-837-7550, or by written notification as to the reason for the absence.

Absences are only considered excused for the following reasons: illness/health, family emergencies, religious observances, family trips and events, and school-approved activities. Absences due to family trips may only be excused when prior approval is given by the principal.

To gain approval for a trip, please see the information box to the right: "Pre-Arranged Absence Request." After sending a request, you will be notified if it is not approved. There will be no correspondence for approved absences.

Why are these rules necessary? 
1. Student Safety: Careful and consistent tracking and recording of student whereabouts is in the best interest of students, families, and schools.

2. Federal Requirements: The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), also commonly called No Child Left Behind, requires school districts to track and record student data in an easily retrievable database. Schools in Washington State are using a new system called Core Student Records to comply with federal requirements. Please help your school’s secretaries by notifying them right away when you know your child will not be attending school. Please contact the school office if you have any questions regarding attendance procedures.

We appreciate your help in developing good attendance habits for your child, as regular attendance is vital to his/her academic success!

Equal Opportunity Notice

The Issaquah School District complies with all applicable federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities, or employment related matters, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees are designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, District Title IX Coordinator, Section 504/ADA Coordinator or Compliance Coordinator for 28A.540 and 28A.642 RCW, in writing or by telephone. The Issaquah School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all educational programs, services and activities. For information regarding interpretation and translation services or transitional bilingual education programs, contact Kathy Connally in writing or by telephone.
For general information or to be directed to a specific department, please contact the ISD Receptionist at 425-837-7000.
Amanda Dorey, Title IX Coordinator Stacey Zachau, District HIB Coordinator Amanda Dorey, Civil Rights Compliance Officer Pam Ridenour, Section 504 Coordinator
425-837-7000 5150 220th AVE SE, Issaquah, WA 98029
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