Reporting student absences process

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At Redbank Plains State High School, where we understand the importance of student attendance. Research

External link shows that higher student attendance at school is closely linked with better academic achievement.

We firmly believe that attending classes is essential for students to succeed in meeting all class requirements and assessments. Consistently missing classes or arriving late can have serious consequences, including detention, a meeting with the relevant Deputy Principal to discuss continued enrolment, cancellation of enrolment, and possible prosecution of parents for non-attendance.

These standards are particularly crucial for students who are pursuing post-compulsory education or receiving Youth Allowance/Abstudy payments. At Redbank Plains State High School, we value the education and future success of our students and believe that regular attendance is a vital step towards achieving their goals.

If a student is absent for a full day,
a parent or caregiver must

1. Enter the absence details via the Compass App.

OR

2. CALL or LEAVE A MESSAGE: (07) 3432 1209

Please make sure you provide:

Your name, contact number and relation to the student
Student’s FULL NAME and year level
Date/s of absence
Reason for absence
Pick up location

Student Office Email: StudentOffice@redbankplainsshs.eq.edu.au

*A note from a parent/guardian (must match parent/guardian listed on school system) may be produced prior to absence or to explain a previous absence.

If a student will be late attending school or will need to leave early,
a parent or caregiver must:

Provide a note and the student must show the teacher and then take the note to student office to be signed out(must match parent/guardian listed on school system) must be provided in advance to notify teachers/staff when the student is to be picked up and the reason for it.

*A note from a parent/guardian (must match parent/guardian listed on school system) must be provided in advance to notify teachers/staff when the student is to be picked up and the reason for it.

* Parents will still receive a text message if their student is late to school, even though they have advised the school prior because of safety regulations required from the Department of Education.

The school informs parents/caregivers about unexplained absences and lateness via Compass App or email. To avoid receiving a message, parents/caregivers must contact the school before 10.00am to advise that a student will be absent or late. Students must provide a medical certificate for any absence longer than 2 days. All medical certificates must be submitted to Student Office within 48 hours of returning to school.

Parents/carers will have 2 weeks from the date of the absence to provide a reasonable explanation to the school for the absence. If no reasonable explanation has been provided within the 2 weeks the absence will be recorded as an unexplained absence.

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