Willowcreek's Attendance Policy

Strong school attendance is absolutely crucial for student success. Scientific studies prove that the act of coming to school and having a strong attendance record dramatically improves students’ chances of graduating. Adversely, high school dropout and low employment rates are almost always linked to poor school attendance. Willowcreek Middle School not only encourages strong student attendance, we also celebrate it. At the end of each quarter, students with appropriate attendance rates partake in an in-school attendance celebration in the gym complete with snacks, music, games, and positive social interaction. In addition, weekly attendance parties are held for the academic teams with the highest attendance rates.

While Willowcreek Middle School celebrates attendance and gives positive opportunities to students who regularly attend school, we must also pay mind to the students who are consistently absent or tardy by providing the proper support, notifications, and counseling to students and families. Below is a chart of the attendance rates and actions taken by the school for each rate of absence. It is important to note that these actions are taken regardless of whether absences are excused, unexcused, or if parents call their children off.