Why is attendance important?

We don’t just care about compliance with the law. We cherish and celebrate you! Learn about ways school attendance impacts everyone.

Missing 10% or more days of a school year, about 2 days every month, for any reason, excused or not is defined as chronic absenteeism. We understand that circumstances arise that may impact regular school attendance. We aspire to maintain an open dialogue with students and parents to address any concerns or barriers that might affect attendance.

When a student misses a day, whole or in part, it hinders their academic progress. Reading the material and completing the work does not compensate for the loss of insight gained in class discussion or loss of competency acquired through explanation. Each lesson taught builds on itself, not only in knowledge and skills, but on social development, friendships, and future opportunities contributing to a student’s overall well-being.

Please report a student’s absence/tardy by:

The form on our website (button on the left)

The attendance line available 24/7 for call, text, or voicemail @ (360) 746-2501

Replying to an absence notification in ParentSquare

Sending an email to our office at office@intergenerational.school , or

A written note must include student first and last name, date and reason for absence, parent/guardian first and last name, parent signature and contact information

Acceptable reasons for excused absences include but not always limited to:

  • Illness

  • Health condition

  • Family emergency

  • Religious/cultural events

  • Court required appearances

  • Medical or military testing

Please report late arrivals and early departures:

Late arrivals to school can generate unexcused absences please report these in person when possible or by the methods described for reporting an absence.

Early departures must be notified using WIHS reporting methods in advance, or in person, and include student’s method of departure. Students being picked up may be released to those listed as primary guardian(s), emergency contacts listed as pre-approved, or contact from a primary guardian consenting to a pick up. ID must be shown to a WIHS staff member for anyone not listed in our records. Requests for updates regarding authorized persons can be made using the same methods for reporting absence. No voicemails please, text still okay.

Attendance Policy, Regulations and Becca Bill guidelines, as required by RCW 28A.225.010:

  • All absences are considered unexcused until family contacts the school

  • WIHS will call, email, and/or text families through an automated system.

  • At 3 unexcused absences within a month WIHS will schedule a conference with the family and student to discuss barriers to the student’s regular attendance, review supports and resources available and plan steps to support the student

  • More info on the way