Attendance and Inclement Weather
Kindergarten & Elementary Attendance Policy
Attendance for elementary students (including kindergarten) is mandatory according to State law. As a State accredited school we report student attendance to the Department of Education. Any student who has excessive absenteeism (15 days or more per calendar year) OR an excessive tardiness record will require an explanation to State officials by the administration and the family. Excessive absenteeism may result in student retention. When considering school absence please evaluate your child’s attendance record and try to schedule family vacations during our regular school holidays. Excessive tardiness is documented and considered part of your child’s attendance record. Every 6th tardiness is equal to 1 day absence.
Inclement Weather
Children’s House will close for inclement weather any day Rapid City Public Schools cancel classes. If the RCPS is on a delayed morning schedule due to weather conditions, our morning preschool/kindergarten classes will be CANCELLED. Elementary classes will run on the same delayed schedule as the RCPS (ex: 2 hour delay). On blustery days please listen to KOTA, KNBN or KEVN television for school related cancellations. Make sure you view the entire message scrolling the bottom of the screen.