BPS101 is dedicated to ensuring every student is present, engaged, and ready to learn— and we need your help! Consistent attendance is crucial for keeping students on track with their learning, developing important social skills, and building habits that will benefit them throughout their lives. Every day counts in building a strong foundation for your student’s academic and social success.
Missing just 1 or 2 days every few weeks can make it harder to:
Please understand when you receive attendance notices from the district, that regular communication of your child’s attendance record is required by Illinois School Code Section 22-92. Please take a moment to review Batavia Public School District’s tiered attendance guidelines and thresholds. Here is a summary of the policy:
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Students must stay home if they currently have one or more of the following symptoms:
We understand that there may be circumstances that occasionally necessitate your child’s absence from school, such as illness or family emergencies. In such cases, please communicate with us promptly, and we will work together to support your child’s continued learning.
To report an absence, please call the attendance line of the student’s school (below) and provide:
| School | Absence Line |
|---|---|
| Alice Gustafson School | (630) 937-8003 |
| Grace McWayne School | (630) 937-8103 |
| H.C. Storm School | (630) 937-8203 |
| Hoover-Wood School | (630) 937-8303 |
| J.B. Nelson School | (630) 937-8403 |
| Louise White School | (630) 937-8503 |
| Batavia High School | (630) 937-8603 |
| Rotolo Middle School | (630) 937-8703 |
With the support of BPS101, how can you encourage regular school attendance for your students?
As our partner in your child’s education, we value, appreciate, and seek out your involvement and collaboration for your child’s success. We are asking all parents to help us ensure the regular, on-time attendance of their children at school. We monitor attendance closely because research has shown that regular attendance is vital for children’s success in school. All absences, even excused ones, impact your child’s learning.
Here are some ways you can help us to ensure your child has the best learning opportunity:
Communication regarding your student’s attendance will be sent out quarterly if they meet the above attendance Tiers. Parents can check attendance records in the Parent Portal for PowerSchool.