Student Attendance
Consistent attendance helps students stay connected, prepared, and engaged in daily instruction. Ryder families are encouraged to review the school-day schedule, tardy expectations, and absence reporting process below.
School starts daily at 8:45 AM and ends at 3:45 PM. Classes begin promptly at 8:45 AM.
Students are marked tardy if they arrive at 8:55 AM or later.
Students must be present for instruction with the teacher to receive credit for attendance.
Reporting an Absence
Only a parent or guardian may report a student’s absence.
To report an absence, contact Ryder’s Main Office at (773) 535-3843
from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Phone: (773) 535-3843
Absence reporting hours:
8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Monday – Friday
The following reasons are considered excused absences by Chicago Public Schools:
Student illness
Observance of a religious holiday
Death in the immediate family
Family emergency or personal matter
Concern for student’s health and safety, including doctor appointments
Home/Hospital program
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