Safe Arrival/Report Student Absence

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: safearrival

Did you know?
Key facts about school attendance:

• If your child is 20 minutes late every day, he/she will have missed 12 days of instruction by 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

• setting a regular bedtime and morning routine;
• getting clothes and backpacks ready the night before;
• encouraging a positive attitude about school;
• communicating regularly with your child's teacher;
• talking with your child about his/her school day;
• taking part in school events and activities to show your child that you value school and education;
• planning vacations and appointments around the school schedule whenever possible; and
• making 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 many ways we can work together to get attendance back on track, or prevent an attendance problem from starting.