Informed families are empowered families. We want to make it as easy as possible for families to access all of the information needed to help their students have the best experience possible.
Families can find more information about the Student/Parent Handbook, Transportation Management Plan/Driveline, Attendance Information (Guidelines, Absence, etc.), Lunch Program, Technology Support, Health Services and more.
Attendance: If your student is ill or late, please call the attendance line (303) 683-7836 by 8 a.m. stating a clear reason why they are missing school or if they will be late. After 8 a.m., any students who are not excused will be designated in the system so that families receive a phone call from the auto-dailer. The attendance dialer will inform parents if a student is absent or tardy.
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Secondary: If your student is late, they must check-in at the front office prior to going to class; Secondary students will need either a note from their parents, doctor's office, etc., or a phone call from the parent.
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Elementary: students MUST be signed in by a parent.
A student should not come to school/will be sent home if they exhibit any of the following:
- Skin eruptions/rashes
- Nausea / vomiting / diarrhea
- Severe abdominal pain
- Fever of 100 degrees or higher
- Eye drainage
Other conditions that are indicators of illness and are considered when determining illness are:
- Decreased activity – droopy, tired appearance
- Irritable behavior
- Sore throat / swollen glands
- Runny nose/cough
When can a child return to school?
- After 24 hours of medication for the following conditions:
- Strep throat
- Conjunctivitis
- Infected skin eruptions
- Other conditions requiring antibiotics
The student has been free of the following conditions for at least 24 hours:
The student has been free of the following conditions for at least 48 hours:
Attendance Correction Form: If you notice in the Parent Portal that your student's attendance is incorrect, you can complete the attendance correction form.
- It is an Editable PDF that you can fill out, save and attach to an email to your student’s teacher who marked them absent.
- The teacher will then complete the bottom portion of the form and submit it to the appropriate front office for processing.
Extended Absence Form: In the case that your student will not be at school for a prolonged period of time for travel, medical, etc., it is crucial that plans be made ahead of time to help students maintain success here at STEM. If students are gone for 10 consecutive days, they are at risk of being unenrolled at the school. The student's spot at the school cannot be guaranteed after an extended absence encompassing the months of May through September. You will continue to receive school truancy communication.
Extended Absence Form Process:
- Contact administration with the dates of the absence
- Set up a conference or email the teacher(s) to develop a plan
- Make teacher aware of internet accessibility or other potential challenges
- Provide a physician's note (medical) to administration
Early Dismissal: A student will be excused to leave class with an Early Leave Pass from the office.
- The student may exchange a note from the parent for the pass at the office.
- A phone call to the office will be needed for younger Elementary School students.
The course of action that will cause the least amount of disruption to the classroom is to:
- Pick your student up during passing periods
- Send a note in with your student to receive an Early Dismissal Pass (students will be able to show this to their teacher before class begins, and leave at the appropriate time).
- NO unscheduled early pick-ups will be allowed after 1:15 p.m.
