Parents/guardians must call the appropriate grade-level secretary to report a student absence. Voicemail is available after school hours. Absences not cleared by the end of the day will generate an automated attendance phone call. Please contact the Attendance Secretary within 24 hours to avoid further action, which may include a referral to the Dean of Students or an administrator.
Attendance Secretaries
Freshmen & Juniors
Sophomores & Seniors
How to Report an Absence
Please provide the following details when reporting a student absence:
- Caller's name and relationship to the student
- Student's first and last name (please spell the last name)
- Date of the absence
- Reason for the absence
- A phone number for clarification or verification if needed
- If the student will be checked out for an appointment, please indicate if and when they will return
Examples of Excused Absences
- Illness or injury
- Medical or dental appointments
- Funerals
- Court or law enforcement appearances
- Family emergencies
- School-related activities
- Religious holidays
- Administrative approval
Additional information can be found in the LHS School Handbook.
Illness
How sick is too sick? Read the latest guidance from the Colorado Department of Public Health on our Health Services page.
Leaving Campus During the Day
Once a student arrives on campus, they are expected to remain in class. If a student must leave before the end of the day, the parent should notify the attendance office as soon as possible. If you know of an upcoming absence, please notify the Attendance Office in advance; you do not need to wait until the day of the absence.
- Students will receive a pass during the block when they need to leave school
- Students must check in with Attendance upon returning to school, even during passing periods or lunch
- Students arriving late due to an excused absence must check in with Attendance
- Students arriving late due to an unexcused absence may go directly to class
Pre-Arranged Absences
For extended pre-planned absences of more than two consecutive days, please complete our Pre-Arranged Absence Form and print it out. Students should allow enough time to obtain the required signatures and submit the signed form to the Attendance Office at least two days before the absence.