Please contact the Attendance Office at 425-844-4806 or chsattendance@rsd407.org to report student absences, late arrivals, early dismissals or to request a bus pass. 

  

Why attendance is important

• Students should miss no more than 9 days per year to stay on track for graduation.

• By 9th grade, attendance is a better predictor of graduation than 8th grade test scores.

• Missing 10% of the school year (about 2 days per month) can impact academic success.

 

How families can help

• Make on-time attendance every day a priority.

• Keep consistent daily routines.

• Talk regularly with your student about school.

• Monitor attendance in Synergy and communicate with us about absences.

• Support the REDD Way — being in class and ready to learn when the bell rings.

 

🤒 When to keep your student home

Keep your student home for:

• Fever of 100°F or higher

• Vomiting or diarrhea

• Persistent cough or cold symptoms

• Pink eye (until treated)

• Rash with fever

• Lice or scabies (until treated)

• Injuries needing medical care

 

📞 Reporting an absence, late arrival, or early dismissal

1. Synergy Parent Portal

2. Call 425-844-4806 (leave a message if needed)

3. Email chsattendance@rsd407.org

Note: as a courtesy, please give at least one hour notice for early release requests. Bus passes will not be written past 1:00pm Mondays-Thursdays and 11:45am Fridays.

State law requires verification of all absences (note, email, voicemail, or doctor’s note). Washington State allows 15 absences per year.

When reporting, please include the reason (illness symptoms, appointment, family emergency, mental health, etc.).

➡️ NEW 2025–26: Absences may be excused up to 5 school days after the absence. Last day to convert in June 2026: June 26, 2026.

 

Notifications & illness at school

• Families will be contacted if a student becomes ill or injured at school.

 

Late arrivals & early dismissals

• Students must sign in when arriving late and sign out when leaving early.

• Parent/guardian permission is required (call or email — in-person sign-out is optional).

• Leaving campus without permission = unexcused absence and possible discipline.

• CHS is a closed campus.

Running Start / students with off-campus schedules:
No parent permission needed for schedule-based late arrival/early release, but they must sign in/out when on campus outside their class time.

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🏈 Absences for athletes

• A student/athlete must be in school for the entire school day that she/he is enrolled in order to participate in an activity, competition or practice that day. Exceptions may be granted for excuses such as medical, dental, court appearances, family emergencies, pre-excused school related activities, or any other circumstance the Athletic Director or Administrator deems appropriate. The Athletic Director or Administrator must approve any exception and should be notified prior to the absence. Students/athletes on suspensions may not practice or engage in an activity.

 

📄 Make-up work

• Allowed for excused absences (student arranges with teachers).

• Not allowed for unexcused absences.

 

Pre-arranged absences

• Count as excused when the Pre-Arranged Absence Form is submitted before the absence.

• Please plan vacations during school breaks when possible.

• Forms are available in the Attendance Office, Main Office or by clicking here to print at home.

 

🚗 Driver’s Education

• Drive time during the school day is unexcused due to missed class time.

• Parent permission is still required for early dismissal.

• Schedule outside school hours whenever possible.

 

18-year-old students

Even at 18, absences require parent/guardian verification.
Students may email the attendance office and copy their parent/guardian for confirmation within the 5-day window.

 

Unexcused absence process (per state law)

• After 3 unexcused absences in a month → conference with student & family

• By the 5th → WARNS assessment & intervention plan

• By the 7th → attendance agreement / Community Engagement Board

• Continued absences (under age 17) → truancy petition to juvenile court

 

Running Start / WANIC expectations

• CHS classes take priority over Running Start / WANIC.

• Allow travel time between campuses.

• Parking permit required when on campus.

• Students may only be on campus when they have a CHS class or approved activity (sign in/out required).

 

🚌 Bus passes

A parent/guardian request is required for:

• Riding a different bus

• Getting off at a different stop

• Riding home with a friend

• Traveling to approved locations

Request by 1:00pm (Mon–Thu) or 11:45am (Fri) and include:

• Student name

• Destination or person they’re riding with

• Bus route number