Attendance

Attendance Office

Regular attendance is essential to student success. If your student will be absent, late, or needs to leave early, please notify the Attendance Office as soon as possible.

Attendance Officer

Kim Cochran
Attendance Officer

Phone: (260) 496-4719
Email: attendance@bishopdwenger.com

Reporting an Absence

Parents/guardians must report all student absences by one of the following methods:

• Call the Attendance Office before 9:00 a.m. on the day of the absence

• Email the Attendance Officer with the student’s name, grade, date(s) of absence, and reason

Absences not reported may be recorded as unexcused.

Excused Absences

The following are considered excused absences when properly reported:

• Illness or medical appointments

• Family emergencies

• Religious observances

• School-approved activities

A doctor’s note may be required for extended absences.

Tardies & Early Dismissals

• Students arriving late must check in at the attendance office before going to class.

• For early dismissals, a written note or email from a parent/guardian is required prior to the dismissal time.

• Students must sign out through the Attendance Office.

Attendance Policy

Consistent attendance is required by state law and school policy. Excessive absences may result in academic or disciplinary consequences. Please refer to the Student Handbook for full attendance guidelines.