Absent Student Reporting

Good attendance patterns are an important factor in a student's overall success at school.

Report your child absent

If your child is going to be absent, notify the school by:

1. Safe arrival portal login: dcdsb.schoolconnects.com
2. Call the parent toll free number: 1-844-288-7628
3. Report the absence through our smartphone mobile application

Did you know?
Some facts about school attendance.

• If your child is 20 minutes late every day, he/she will have missed 12 days of instruction be the end of the school year.
• If your child misses only two days of school per month, he/she will have missed one month worth of instruction by the end of the school year.
• Students who are absent 15 days of school each year will have lost one year of instruction by the end of Grade 12.
• Students who attend school regularly tend to be more engaged in their learning, feel more connected to the school and have better academic outcomes than students who miss a lot of school.

Families can support good attendance at school by

Some tips for families to support good school attendance.

• Set a regular bedtime and morning routine.
• Get clothes and backpacks ready the night before.
• Encourage a positive attitude about school.
• Communicate regularly with your child's teacher.
• Talk with your child about his/her school day.
• Take part in school events and activities to show your child that you value school and education.
• Plan vacations and appointments around the school schedule whenever possible.
• Make sure your child goes to school, unless he/she is truly sick.

We can help

Let your school know right away if there is a problem or concern. There are a lot of ways, we can work together to get attendance back on track. Or better yet, we can prevent an attendance problem from starting.