Hours/Attendance
School Times: 7:15am - 2:15pm!
E. Rivers Elementary is in full-day session from 7:45am until 2:15pm during the school year. Students are allowed in the building after 7:15 am. Carpool closes at 7:45 am.
District Attendance Policy
Your child's attendance is extremely important in ensuring your child gets the content that they need to be successful. Please see the district's attendance protocols for UNEXCUSED absences:
Parents are expected to notify their child’s teacher AND the front office explaining the nature of the absence and the expected duration in the written form. The student handbook outlines the district protocol and outlines which absences are considered excused.
Attendance letters will be mailed weekly to parents of children who have unexcused absences; beginning at the 3rd unexcused absence and subsequently the 5th & 10th unexcused absence. At the 8th unexcused absence, teachers will submit a referral to the school social worker. The school social worker will make contact with parents to explore any barriers and offer support. If there are no improvements, a referral to the Division of Family and Children Services (DFACS) and /or probate court may be submitted. We encourage parents to schedule vacations during school breaks. If a student is absent due to family trips that occur outside of the school break schedule, the absences are considered unexcused. We encourage all parents to refer to the student handbook for guidance on attendance.