Copper Creek Elementary School

Amphi Schools must follow the policies and procedures as outlined by the Arizona Department of Education. During the Covid pandemic many of these policies were modified so it is important to inform everyone of the current requirements. Pursuant to A.R.S. § 15-901(A)(1), excused absences are identified by the Department of Education. The Department of Education defines an excused absence as an absence due to illness, doctor appointment, mental or behavioral health, homelessness, bereavement, family emergencies, time necessary to process for the armed forces, and out-of-school suspensions.

 

In order for absences relating to illness, doctor appointment, bereavement, family emergencies, or district approved family vacation to be counted as excused absences, the school must be notified in advance or at the time of any absence by the parent or other person who has custody of the student per A.R.S. § 15-807(B). The school will document the date, reason, and person reporting the absence.

We are having a lot of parents coming in and signing their children out from school early. Please understand that this does count against their absences for the school year. It also causes a disruption to the classroom when we have to call and ask for the child to be sent down.

 

We will not call students from 1:45 - 2:00 as we are ensuring that students are being appropriately dismissed.

Any student who arrives after 7:30am must be signed in at the front office. Please understand that this does count against their absences for the school year.