Should you not report an absence you will receive an automated message/email if the student has missed a class at any time of the school day that is unexcused. To correct any absent errors, the parent/guardian must report the absence.  If a student was incorrectly marked absent/late in a class, the student must speak with the teacher who marked them absent/late

To report student absences:

There is two ways to report

• Parent/guardian must send the email to hambattendance@vsb.bc.ca   Please include student full name (first and last), student number, date(s)/classes student will miss and reason for absence.  You can email the teachers as well, emails can be found here  
• If you call the school directly please press 1, when you are prompted dial the two-digit school code 98#. and leave your message including student full name (first and last), student number, date(s)/classes student will miss and reason for absence.

Signing out If a student is ill during school hours they must come to the office to sign out. The office staff will contact their parent/guardian for permission

Field trips The teacher is asked to compile a list of attendees for field trips based on forms returned to them. These lists are then forwarded to the office for data entry. If no list was received, you may get a call through our automated system

Student's are encouraged to contact their teacher(s) when absent to access any missed notes and/or assignments