- Riverside High School
- Attendance
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Attendance: 503-673-7385
Excusing absences, late arrivals, and early dismissals can be done by submitting through ParentVue, sending a note with your student, or leaving a message on the attendance line.
Absences
Parents/Guardians should notify the office by 8am to avoid receiving an automated attendance call. Excused absences include:
- Personal illness
- Medical and dental care appointments
- Illness or death in family
- Family emergencies
- Release time for religious instruction
- Observance of religious holidays
- School sponsored activities
Late Arrivals
Students should check into the attendance office when they arrive at school. The student will get an Admit Slip to show the teacher they have checked in. The Admit Slip does NOT excuse the student – only a parent/guardian contacting the Attendance Office excuses the student.
Early Dismissals
If your student needs to leave school early, send a note or call the Attendance Hotline first thing in the morning.
- If your student brings in a note, have them stop by the attendance office to get a note excusing them from class. We expect that students will keep track of time and with the note that they have, leave class at the appropriate time.
- If you leave a message that your student needs to leave early, we will get a note to the student at the appropriate time. If there is an emergency or an appointment was forgotten, parents can call from the parking lot and we will arrange for your student to come out to you. Please be aware that last minute calls can take some time for your student to come out to the parking lot.
- Early Dismissals during Finals: If your student needs to leave early during Finals week, please contact us before the start of the school day or send a note in with your student. We will not interrupt classes to deliver notes during finals!
Unexcused Absences
A student who is absent or tardy from school for any class without permission will be considered unexcused and will be subject to disciplinary action. Students are ineligible to participate in athletics or activities on the day the unexcused absence occurs. Students have 48 hours to have unexcused absences excused. Students may lose the opportunity to make up work for credit due to unexcused absences.
Regular Attendance and Chronic Absenteeism
Riverside High School believes attending school regularly is important to give students the best opportunity to learn the skills necessary for success in their future. One of our top priorities is supporting all students in developing regular attendance. If a student is struggling with regular attendance (<90%), we will provide support.
Athletic/Activity Participation
A student must be in attendance for a full day of school to participate in athletics and/or activities. Policies related to valid pre-arranged, excused, (e.g. medical appointments), and unexcused absences apply to participation, as well. Truancy - A student whose attendance pattern is not progressing academically may be assigned an alternative educational placement. If the nonattendance is seriously affecting the student’s achievement, options other than continued enrollment in the regular program will be considered.
Ten-Day Withdrawal
Oregon State Law requires that we withdraw students who miss 10 consecutive days of school. To re-enroll, parents/guardians can schedule a re-entry meeting with a school administrator and counselor.
Use ParentVue to:
- Check Attendance
- Excuse absences
- See grades
- See schedules
Need help getting logged into ParentVue?
If you have completed Online Registration, your account was created at that time. This is your ParentVue login. Contact the school office if you need help with your password.