Dear SOAR Families,

At SOAR, we take student attendance very seriously and encourage everyone to develop strong habits of attendance, including arriving on time, every day.

Consistent attendance is crucial for student success. Regular attendance not only helps students stay engaged in their learning but also sets the foundation for a brighter future across all grade levels. Missing too many days can cause students to fall behind academically, and, in some cases, lead to dropping out. Missing 10% or more of the school year—approximately 18 days, or just two days per month—can have a significant impact on a student’s progress.

For your child’s academic success, it's important that they arrive on time and stay for all classes. Being on time gives your student a positive start to their learning day.

Reporting absences to the school's front office is essential to ensure that any absence is properly recorded and does not negatively impact your child's attendance record. Any students arriving at or after 7:40 AM will need a parent/guardian to come inside to sign them in.

School Hours:

• Breakfast Starts: 7:10 AM

**Note** - Please do not drop off your students prior to 7:10 AM; there is no staff supervision prior to 7:10 AM.

• Instruction Starts: 7:40 AM

**NOTE** - Students arriving at 7:40 AM or after must be signed in by their parent/guardian in the main office.

• Dismissal starts: 2:40 PM
• Office hours: 7:40 AM - 3:30 PM
• Please note: Students will not be released for early pick-up after 2:15 PM. The office will re-open from 2:40 PM to 3:00 PM.

Below is a link where you can review what is considered an acceptable absence:

Attendance Information

You can now report your student’s absences through the Parent Portal or leave a message on our attendance voicemail. Detailed instructions for requesting an absence through the Parent Portal can be found here:

Online Absence Request Instructions

The phone number for the front office is (720) 287-5100.

Colorado Law

State law emphasizes the importance of compulsory school attendance, addressing truancy and school finance. For more detailed information, please refer to the Colorado Department of Education's resources on attendance:

Colorado Department of Education: Attendance

Attendance and Truancy Information

According to Research:

• 1 in 3 Colorado students are chronically absent from school.
• Nearly 113,000 Colorado students are habitually truant each school year.

We look forward to partnering with you to ensure your child’s success this school year.

Thank you.

Ms. Burdine,

Principal, SOAR Elementary School

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