Attendance Requirements

Students are required to attend school 6 hours per day Monday - Friday by adding together class attendance and course progress.
Attendance at ISMN counts as:
  • Logging in to course pages to complete assignments
  • Attending Class Connect sessions
*just logging into the main site does not count as attendance*
Students are expected to attend all required Class Connects!
  • Parent/Learning Coach must report an excused absence through a phone call 7636562800 or an email [email protected]
    • If you have an upcoming absence you'd like to excuse for 3+ days, please fill out a Vacation Request Form. *subject to HOS or AA approval
  • ​Please include your student's full name, student ID number, date and reason for excused absence, and any supporting evidence (doctor's note, etc.)
Your student's Advisor is here to help your student stay in good attendance and remain engaged in their courses and Class Connects. There are multiple supports available prior to the truancy process including Absenteeism Prevention and Back on Track sessions. We want to partner with both student and Learning Coach to help you reach success.

Attendance Policy FAQ:

What counts toward attendance?

Attendance minutes are automatically recorded when..
  • you log into your courses to complete school work ("Classes" tab)
  • you attend a Class Connect session ("My Schedule" tab)
A full day of attendance looks like..
Homework + Class Connects = 6 hours total
Please keep track of your hours in a planner or calendar so you can be sure that you meet the 6 hour requirement Monday-Friday.
To avoid an attendance call, be sure to log in prior to 11am each school day.

What if I need to be absent and cannot attend for the full 6 hours?

The parent/Learning Coach must call 7636562800 or email [email protected] to excuse your absence. Please include student's full name, student ID number, date and reason for excused absence in the voicemail or email message. If you are unable to attend 1 or more Class Connect session(s) or cannot be logged in for a total of 6 hours in a day, that is when you would need to be excused by a parent/Learning Coach. Please note that it is your responsibility to communicate with your teachers in order to make up the work missed. Contact information can be found here for your convenience.

Do I need to submit my attendance minutes anywhere?

No, we do that for you! The system automatically records your attendance when you are logged in completing homework in your course pages ("Classes" tab) and/or attending a Class Connect session ("My Schedule" tab).

What happens if I miss school without being excused?

New in 2020-2021: Learning Coaches will receive a robocall during the lunch hour if your student did not log in prior to 11am that same day.
​Our goal is to help you attend school each day so that you can be successful in your classes! We will reach out to you to help solve any barriers to attendance. If attendance continues to be an issue, you may receive a truancy notice and be provided with extra support.

Why is attendance important at an online school?

​Attendance at an online school is just as important to your success as at a brick & mortar school. Showing up to school is crucial to your learning, to keeping up in your classes, and to eventually earning your High School Diploma!

Recordings

If you are excused from class, have internet issues, or want to go back to review the material, you have full access to your class recordings! Please find the "CC Recordings" tab on the course homepage or within the "Content" tab to find the recording links listed by date. 

Attendance Resources: