Consistent student attendance is imperative to a successful school experience
for each child. However, home leave and unique travel opportunities are part
of being responsive to the military environment and living overseas. Students
need to develop the habit of regular school attendance except in cases of
family emergencies, medically related concerns, religious holidays, annual
leave that is command-designated or school sponsored activities. Prolonged
absences often result in students missing significant portions of their education.
- Assigned personnel with family members attending DoDDS schools on RAF
Lakenheath or RAF Feltwell will notify the school no later than the day
prior for planned absences. For unplanned absences (e.g. illness) or late
arrivals, notify the schools before 0800. DoDDS will attempt to contact
parents within one hour of discovering an unexcused absence. DoDDS requires
parents to maintain current contact information with the school. If information
is not current or incorrect, DoDDS will initiate contact through the appropriate
command post which will contact the individual’s chain of command/supervision.
For individuals so contacted, commanders will counsel and, if necessary,
initiate appropriate disciplinary action for repeat occurrences.
- Force protection includes knowing where your family members are. In
conjunction with our schools, the above procedures will help ensure we
maintain that awareness. Doing so will preclude a potential future tragedy.
- Students who have been absent due to a contagious condition should report
to the school nurse before returning to class.
This policy is in accordance with the Department of Defense Dependent School
regarding student absences and 48 FW/CC 100 ARW/CC.
Attendance Policy Letter
Reporting Student Absence from School
Email to Attendance Clerk LibertyIS.Attendance@eu.dodea.edu
Email to Principal’s Box LibertyIS.Principal@eu.dodea.edu
or call 01638 52258, DSN 226 2258
