The Niagara Catholic District School Board is committed to strong communication between the home and the school in relation to student absence. Such communication is important for the safety of our students, the efficient operation of the school, as well as for ensuring that parents/guardians are kept informed.


It is an expectation that parents will be responsible to contact the school if they are aware that their child will be absent for part or all of the school day. 

In order to promote the safety of students within its jurisdiction, the Board has in place a Safe-Arrival Program in compliance with current Ministry of Education legislation. 

Each school shall design and effect a process that facilitates home-to-school communication and school-to-home communication regarding student absence. 

This process shall be annually communicated to parents. 

The Director of Education will establish Administrative Guidelines for implementation of the Policy.

Reference:

As per Ministry of Education Policy/Program Memorandum 123, dated February 2, 1999.