Report an Absence

Please report your child's absence and reason for absence before 9:15 a.m. Student absences can be reported via the following methods:

Reporting an Absence Through Parentvue: 4 Simple Steps

We have a new, easy way for families to let our school know when their student is absent! While we know regular attendance is one of the most powerful ways to prepare your student for success, we also know that sometimes students must miss school for a variety of reasons. Next time that happens for your family, let us know through ParentVUE:

  • Login to ParentVUE

  • Click the “Report Absence” button next to the name of your absent student

  • Fill in the fields with the date(s) of the absence and provide an explanation

  • Click to submit, automatically notifying the school of the absence

Learn more or view step-by-step images and instructions. You can use this method to report an absence of up to 4 days. As a reminder, an absence of 5 days or longer requires families to submit a Notice of Pre-Arranged Extended Absence Form

  • By phone - You can call the 24-hour attendance line at 425-408-5610 and leave a message for our office staff
  • Via email - If you are reporting it via email, please include the teacher's email address as well as our office email address. wmattendance@nsd.org

Attendance Policy

Thank you to all parents who call our safe-arrival line when your students are ill or have a late arrival. If your child is going to be absent or tardy, call our 24-hour voice mail system that is monitored by the office or send a email to wmattendance@nsd.org.

Leave your student's:

  • Name
  • Teacher’s name and,
  • Reason for your child’s absence or,
  • Why they will be late. 

When your child is absent, we ask that you phone school or email to let us know your child will not be in attendance and why.  Your assistance is important in home and school communication.  You may call the office at 425-408-5600 or our 24-hour Woodmoor Absentee Hotline at 425-408-5610.  If we do not hear from you, our Safe Arrival Callers will make an attempt to contact you at home or work.

Becca Bill:  Northshore School District implements provisions of the revised Compulsory Attendance Law, RCW 28.A225, known as the “Becca Bill”.  The intent of this legislation is to direct schools to initiate a series of corrective steps when a student is absent and unexcused from attending school.  School attendance, by law, has been and continues to be compulsory.

Absences (illness, medical):  Every day of school is important to the education of your child, however a child should not be sent to school if he/she shows any signs of illness.

Absences (vacations, trips):  These absences are highly discouraged, but when taken, it is required that all class work missed be completed upon return.  It is the responsibility of the student to find out what work was missed.  It is advisable to inform the teacher of the absence prior to the occurrence if at all possible.  In some cases, the teacher may suggest activities/work to complete during the period of absence.