Attendance FAQs
Wichita East High Attendance FAQs
This page is to help you find answers to some of the questions you may have on Attendance for your child.
What is the contact information for the Attendance Office?
Attendance Office phone number and after-hours voicemail is (316) 973-7207.
What are some examples of excusable absences?
- Illness/Health (after 96 hours must have a doctor note)
- Doctor/Dental appointments (Must have a note from the doctor or dental office)
- Court appearances
- Funeral of a Relative (unless otherwise approved by Administration). If gone for more than 2 days, the student must bring back obituary or funeral program.
- Religious holidays (must be approved by Administration)
- College visitations (Must have a “Request to be Absent” form** filled out prior to the absence)
- Any exceptions will be made by the student’s administrator.
What are some examples of absences that are not excused?
- Out of town (without a “Request to be Absent” form** filled out prior to absence)
- Slept in
- Running late
- Because the parent says so
- Car problems
- Traffic jams caused by wrecks on the highway or other reasons
- DMV or Driver’s License
- Family Emergency (unless clarified or explained)
How do I check my student out for an appointment?
If you are calling to get a student out, it does take 10 to 15 minutes to get a student. This campus is big, and it does take time to get from one place to another.
Students must check out properly through the nurse or the office when leaving the campus.
How do I check my student back in when returning to school?
When arriving late from a doctor or dental appointment, students must check in at the Attendance Office with a note from that appointment.
Dr. or Dental notes will be accepted the next day if you want to drop it by the Attendance Office. To send Dr. or Dental notes to the Attendance Office, take a picture of the note and email to cengram@usd259.net. You can also fax the note to (316) 973-7209.
Why am I getting a phone call if my student is excused?
Attendance is taken on an hourly basis, and computer-generated attendance calls will be made to the home of those students missing one or more inexcusable class periods a day.
What if I have additional questions not answered here?
If there are any additional questions, contact the attendance office.
** Request to be Absent Forms can be picked up in any of the offices. Must be filled out by parent, teachers, and approved by Administration prior to the absence.