Report an Absence

Regular school attendance is directly related to school success. LILA encourages families to schedule appointments and time away outside of the academic day or during breaks from school whenever possible. In the event you do need to be away from school we ask that you fill out an online absence form rather than call or email. There are two types of absences and absence forms: 

Absent Today Absences

These are SAME DAY absences. Medical, dental, or other appointments that are less than a full day should be reported here. Others absences in this category: 

• Health/Illness Related (e.g. fever, sore throat, pain, ear infection, nausea, etc.) 
• Injury Related (e.g. head injury, broken bone, sprained ankle, stitches, etc.) 
• Arriving Late to School (e.g. medical or dental appointment, other appointment, etc.) 
• Leaving Early from School (e.g. medical or dental appointment, other appointment, etc.) 
• Other (e.g. family emergency, other unexpected events)

FILL OUT ONE FORM PER STUDENT

ABSENT TODAY

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Prearranged Extended Absences

These are lengthier absences that need the approval of the building principal to be considered an excused absence. Families usually know about these in advance. They include: 

• Vacations
• Funerals
• Family Events (e.g. weddings, graduations) 
• Religious Observances
• Surgery
• Full Day Medical or Dental Appointments (student will not attend school) 
• Full Day Appointments - Other (student will not attend school) 
• Other Extended Absence

FILL OUT ONE FORM PER STUDENT 

Prearranged Absence

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Tardy

We know the day can get off to a rough start from time-to-time. Perhaps you had a flat tire, overslept, missed the bus, or simply had a hard time getting out the door. In these cases, we ask the following: 

• Upper School parent/guardian call the school to report the tardy.
• Lower School parent/guardian sign-in their child upon arrival to school