Attendance

  • Help your child succeed in school by building the habit of good attendance early so they learn right away that attending school on time and every day is important. Attending school regularly helps children feel better about school and themselves and good attendance will help children do well in high school, college and in their future careers.

    If children do not attend school regularly, they miss out on fundamental reading and math skills and the chance to build a habit of good attendance that will carry them into college and careers.

    Students can suffer academically if they miss 10% of the school year, or about 18 days.  That’s just one day every two weeks.

    Research shows that missing 2-3 days a month can result in:

    • 3rd-grade students falling behind in reading
    • 6th-grade students failing courses
    • Teens dropping out of high school

    Sporadic absences matter.  Just one or two days a month can add up before you know it!

    If you are facing challenges related to health care, unstable housing, transportation or lack of food, your school can help.  We can connect you to services for the whole family.

    Some absences are unavoidable.  Children get sick and need to miss school occasionally. The important thing is to have students attend school as often as possible and on time.  If your student must be absent, it is important you communicate with your school and report the absence.

  • Parent/guardian guidelines for the release of a student for religious-related activities or instruction

    Everett Public Schools does not partner with, endorse, nor oppose any religious organization or program. No religious programs operate out of our schools during the school day.  

    Parents and guardians may choose to seek the release of their students during the school day for religious-related activities or instruction that occur off school property for part of the school day pursuant to District Policy 2340 and Procedure 2340P. The policy and procedures align with both Washington State and federal law, with which the district is required to comply.  

    Families who choose to seek the release of their students from school for religious instruction must follow the guidelines below to ensure student safety and compliance with district policy and procedure. 

     
  • Parent/Guardian Authorization

  • Submitting the Release Request

  • Limits on Release

  • Pick-Up and Return Procedures

  • Transportation

  • Distribution of Materials

  • Questions

  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): Religious-Related Activities and Practices during the school day 

  • Does Everett Public Schools partner with Lifewise Academy or any religious organizations during the school day?

  • Can students participate in religious instruction during the school day?

  • Who is responsible for transportation to off-site religious instruction during the school day?

  • Are students allowed to distribute religious materials, such as fliers, at school?

  • Does Everett Public Schools have a Release Time Religious Instruction policy?

  • What do I do if I have a concern about something affecting my student?