Attendance Policy

Attendance, Absence, Health
Regular attendance and academic progress go hand-in-hand. Attendance is 
the responsibility of both parent/guardian and student. Students are 
expected to attend all classes and required school functions. A student’s 
absence from school interferes with his or her academic progress. 
Minnesota Law defines education neglect as seven (7) unexcused absences 
from school. 
1. If a student is absent or tardy from school seven (7) days without a 
reasonable excuse, a letter of concern will be sent home requesting a 
meeting to resolve the attendance problem. 
2. If a student continues to be absent or tardy for seven (7) days without 
a reasonable excuse, parents/guardians will be notified that LCS will 
begin the process of truancy. 
3. Absences beyond seven (7) days must be excused by a 
parent/guardian and medical personnel. Failure to do so will be 
viewed as unexcused and a referral to Child Protection will be made.
If a student is ill and will not be attending school, parents/guardians must 
call before 8:00AM. Parents/guardians may leave a message on school voice 
mail at any time during the night or early morning hours before staff is 
available. Families will be contacted if their student is absent and a call has 
not been received by 8:30AM.Good Counsel Campus (9-12) 507-388-2997
Good Counsel Campus (Grades PreK-3) 507-388-0614
Fitzgerald Campus (Grades 4-8) 507-388-9344
Students who are feverish or vomiting, at a contagious stage of strep throat, 
have head lice or pink eye should not be sent to school. If these symptoms 
develop during the school day you will be called to pickup your child 
immediately. 
When returning after a period of absence, arriving late or leaving school 
early, students must have a note signed by their parents/guardians and 
check in and out of the school office. Students must make up any missed 
assignments. Unless specifically excused by written consent of a physician, 
all students will participate in regular education classes, including physical 
education class and recess.