Attendance: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the attendance policy?
As a TRECA student, you're required to log in to Brightspace and complete schoolwork every scheduled school day.
- Daily time: 5 hours 10 minutes
- Weekly time: 25 hours 50 minutes
If you don't complete 5 hours 10 minutes of work on a day, the time not completed must be made up during the week to reach a weekly total of 25 hours 50 minutes. Keep in mind that our attendance day end at 11:59 PM. You can find the full Attendance Policy in the Student Handbook.
What tools are available to help monitor student attendance?
We gather attendance data from many sources. To bring all those together, we've built the Evolve Portal for use by both parents and students. This video or this article will help you set up your Evovle Portal if you haven't already.
Understanding what you see in the Evolve Portal can be confusing, so we have a guide and video explaining how to read the attendance screens.
What is the process for requesting an excused absence?
Parents, guardians, and adult students can request excused absences in the Evolve Portal. Check out this article for instructions.
Alternatively, they can report an absence by phone (888-828-4798, prompt #4) or by email.
Why is attendance important for students at TRECA?
- Students learn more when they are in class. Every missed school day means missed instruction, discussions, and learning activities that are difficult to fully make up later.
- Regular attendance is linked to higher grades and test scores. Research shows that students who attend school consistently tend to achieve higher academic outcomes than students with frequent absences.
- Absences can cause students to fall behind. Frequent absences from school can create learning gaps that make it harder to understand new material and keep up with classmates.
- Attendance supports reading and literacy development. Students who are chronically absent in the early grades are much less likely to read at grade level by third grade.
- Students who attend regularly are more likely to graduate. The Ohio Department of Education reports that students who attend school every day are significantly more likely to graduate from high school.
- Attendance helps students stay engaged with teachers and peers. Regular participation in class strengthens relationships, increases engagement, and provides access to academic support when needed.
- Chronic absenteeism is associated with lower academic achievement. Missing 10% or more of the school year is considered chronic absenteeism and is strongly linked to poorer educational outcomes, and can lead to possible consequences of a filing with juvenile court.
What other resources are there?
Learn more about attendance in Ohio on the Department of Education & Workforce website.