Attendance Policy

The school day begins:

• 8:45 for pre-kindergarten three-year-olds; ends at 11:15
• 8:30 for pre-kindergarten four-year-olds; ends at 2:30
• 8:50 for kindergarten through grade eight students; ends at 3:00

For a student to have a rewarding educational experience at Fr. Holland Catholic School, each scheduled day of instruction (field trips included) must be viewed as essential to each student’s chance of reaching his/her full potential as a unique creation of God (FHCS Mission Statement). Excessive absenteeism (special circumstances aside) will hinder a student’s chance for success and may jeopardize his/her continuing enrollment at FHCS.

Family vacations during school time should be avoided if possible. School work missed during this type of absence must be made up within one week of returning to school. Complying with a request for class work or homework before such a vacation is at the discretion of the teacher(s).

Tardiness should be avoided unless for a special circumstance such as a doctor’s or orthodontist’s appointment.

If a student is ill, he/she should stay home. Parents/Guardians are requested to call FHCS to alert the school of his/her absence and to request any work that he/she may miss that day. Classwork for the absent student will be in the office after 3:00 PM unless a sibling or friend brings it to him/her.

A student who needs to be dismissed early or has a change in transportation must bring a note to his/her teacher explaining the change. If the change is a “last minute” one, parents/guardians are asked to call the office before 2:45 PM with the change.

Please note: A change in bus transportation (i.e. taking Bus 5 instead of Bus 2) also requires a note from the parent/guardian to the bus driver and a call to First Student 568-0700 informing the bus company of the change.

Weather delays, early dismissals, or cancellations are made by the Superintendent of Burrillville schools. Listen to WPRO AM 630 or watch Channel 10 WJAR for information about the status of Fr. Holland Catholic School. If FHCS is not mentioned by name, follow the directives given for Burrillville public schools.