School District Handbook

School Resource Officer Memorandum of Agreement 

Attendance Policy Summary

• Absences 1 through 9 are considered “excused” when the student’s parent/guardian calls  or submits appropriate documentation, such as a written note, to the school.
• Students are allowed 2 Mental Health days per school year; mental health days are to  be taken non-consecutively.
• Absences 10 through 20 require official documentation, such as a note from a licensed  medical professional.
• There is a  20 ABSENCE LIMIT for any student enrolled in the Waterbury School System in  grades K – 12. Absences in excess of that limit will result in retention.
• All make-up work will be completed within five days after the student returns to school.
• Students must be present in school for at least half of the regular school day in order  to receive attendance credit for the day
• Documentation must be submitted within 10 school days.

If you have any questions please contact the attendance counselor Leah Pask