Parents/guardians must call the appropriate grade-level secretary to report an absence. Voicemail is available after school hours.
Absences not cleared by the end of the day will generate an automated attendance phone call. Please make sure to contact the Attendance Secretary within 24 hours. Failure to do so may lead to a referral to the Dean of Students or an administrator for further action.
Freshmen & Junior Attendance Secretary
Shani Miller: 719-234-2242
Sophomore & Senior Attendance Secretary
Nadia Sinkola: 719-234-2241
Reporting an Absence
Please provide details when reporting a student absence:
Caller's name and your relationship to the student
Student's first and last name. Please spell the last name.
Date of the absence.
Reason for absence.
A phone number that we may call to clarify questions or to verify the absence if needed.
If a student is to be checked out for an appointment, please let us know if and when they will return.
Examples of Excused Absences
Illness or injury
Medical/dental appointments
Funerals
Court/law enforcement
Family emergency
School-related activities
Religious holiday
Administrative approval
Additional information can be found in the LHS Student Handbook.
Leaving Campus During the Day
Once a student has arrived on campus, they are expected to be in class. If a student must leave campus before the end of the day, the parent should notify the attendance office as soon as possible. If you are aware of an upcoming absence, please notify the Attendance Office in advance; you do not need to wait until the actual day of absence.
Students will receive a pass during the block in which they need to leave school
Students must check in with Attendance upon returning to school (even during passing periods or lunch)
Students arriving late to school due to an excused absence must check in with Attendance
Students arriving late to school due to an unexcused absence may go straight to class
Pre-Arranged Absence
For an extended pre-planned absence of more than two consecutive days, please fill out our Pre-Arranged Absence Form, and print it out for students. Please allow your student enough time to obtain the required signatures and turn in the signed form to the Attendance Office no later than two days before the absence.