Attendance Management Plan

Attendance Management Plan Full Details

Regular school attendance is important for students to achieve their educational potential. The government target is that 80% of students will be regularly attending school by 2030.

Full Attendance Coding & Justification

The school—not whānau—determines whether an absence is approved based on MOE guidelines.

Attendance Codes

If the student is ...	The code is ...	Is it approved?
In class on time	P (Present)	Yes
At a Doctor/Dentist/Court	D (Appointment)	Yes
At a Tangihanga or Funeral	J (Explained/Approved)	Yes
Unwell (up to 3 days)	M (Medical)	Yes
At a school camp or sports	O (Off-site)	Yes
Class Trip/Distance learning	Q (Board approved off site learning)	Yes
Sickbay or Counselor	N (On-site/Out of Class)	Yes
Sleeping in / Missed bus	E (Unjustified)	No
Caring for siblings / Shopping	E (Unjustified)	No
On a family holiday	G (Holiday)	No
Skipping a specific class	T (Truant)	No

Expectations of Parents, Students and Staff

Parents/Whānau

Ensure their child attends school every day unless they are unwell or have a justified reason
Notify the school as early as possible if their child is going to be absent
Engage with the school when concerns are raised about attendance

Students

Arrive on time and be prepared to attend all timetabled classes
Communicate honestly with staff if challenges are affecting attendance
Participate in discussions or hui about their attendance when needed

Staff (Teachers, Kaitiaki, Deans)

Record accurate period-by-period attendance in KAMAR daily
Follow up promptly on any unexplained or concerning patterns of absence
Work collaboratively with whānau and pastoral support to re-engage students
Maintain consistent communication about expectations and support available

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