Castle View Family Newsletter
11.14.25
November 14: Addams Family Performance at 7 (Get tickets HERE!)
November 15: Addams Family Performance at 1 & 7 (Get tickets HERE!)
November 18: Yearbook Club Photos during Advisement; Castle View Showcase at 6
November 20: Yearbook Club Photos during Advisement; Winter Sports Player and Parent Meeting at 5 n the gym; PTO Meeting at 5:45 in the back of the library; SAC Meeting at 7 in the back of the library.
November 21: Hockey at 6:30 @ Family Sports Center
CV Football has a number of old red duffle bags we'd like to get rid of. We have over 50, so we can give away several on a first come, first serve basis. Contact FRANK MARTIN for details!
Happy November, Sabercats! 🦃
It’s hard to believe the first quarter is already behind us and Thanksgiving break is just around the corner! As the weather cools and the holiday season kicks off, it’s the perfect time to take a quick look at how attendance is tracked in Infinite Campus. Understanding what those colorful boxes mean helps everyone stay informed and on track for success heading into the second half of the semester.
Here’s a quick guide to help make sense of it all:
🟩 Excused Absence
An excused absence is shown with a GREEN box. A student’s absence will be documented as excused when a parent/guardian calls in and:
Gives a reason for the absence, and the student has missed fewer than five days in the semester
The student has missed more than five days, but provides a doctor’s note
The student has turned in a completed Pre-Arranged Absence Form
🟥 Unexcused Absence
An unexcused absence is shown with a RED box. A student’s absence will be documented as unexcused when:
A parent/guardian calls in but does not provide a reason for the absence
A parent/guardian calls in, but the student has missed more than five days, and no doctor’s note is provided
A parent/guardian notifies the school of an extended absence, but the Pre-Arranged Absence Form is not completed
No call is received within 48 hours of the absence
🟨 Unverified Absence
An unverified absence is shown with a YELLOW box. A student’s absence will be documented as unverified when:
A student is absent from class, and a parent/guardian has not called in
Sko Cats!
Zac Ross-Dean of Students:
zross1@dcsdk12.org; 303-387-9024
Class of 2028 and Class of 2026
Connor Saad-Dean of Students:
csaad@dcsdk12.org; 303-387-9099
Class of 2029 and Class of 2027
Attendance Policy
Students must maintain 90% attendance to stay in compliance with district policy and state saw.
Students have five parent/guardian-excused absences each semester. As long as a parent/guardian calls and provides a reason, the absence will be excused.
After those five days, a doctor’s note is required for any illness-related absence to be excused. A Dean of Students may contact the family for more information before excusing other types of absences.
Early Release: A parent/guardian must call ahead, stating the time and reason for the early release. The student will be sent a pass with the time departure. Students are free to leave at that time. When students return to school from an early release, they must check in at the attendance window before going back to class. A doctor’s note may be requested.
Late Arrival: Students arriving late to the start of the school day should go straight to class. If the tardiness is excusable, a parent/guardian must call the late arrival line with the time of arrival and reason. A doctor’s note may be requested.
Future Planned Absences of Three or More Days: For planned absences of three or more days, the Pre-Arranged Absence Request Form must be completed and returned to the main office at least 48 hours in advance of the absence.
Complete the following steps when reporting your student’s attendance:
Call attendance line: 303-387-9002
Choose the correct line (early release, late arrival, all-day absence), and leave a message with a detailed reason for absence.
Questions? Reach out to the attendance team:
Melissa DiDonato, Attendance Secretary: 303-387-9011
Zac Ross, Dean of Students, 10th and 12th Grade: 303-387-9024
- Connor Saad, Dean of Students, 9th and 11th Grade: 303-387-9173
We will meet on the following dates to discuss the following topics in the back of the library:
- Thursday, Aug 28 at 7:00pm (Review Data for UIP)
- Thursday, Nov 20 at 7:00pm (Identify Budget Priorities)
- Thursday, January 22 at 7:00pm (Review Finalized Budget)
- April 30 at 7:00pm (Discuss enrollment and summarize school year)
Say “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” to your Sabercat with a BIRTHDAY GRAM on the marquee out in front of the school and support the Castle View High School PTO in celebrating our amazing faculty and staff!
For only $20, your student will get a special shout out on our sign on their birthday!!! A perfect opportunity to show them love - and an awesome place to get that photo or selfie!
Use this link to order and pay for your birthday gram! Payment will be done through My School Bucks, link at end of order form.
Deadline is 10 days prior to your student’s birthday.
(Birthdays must fall within our regular class schedule, they will not run on breaks nor over the summer. You may schedule NOW for birthdays through the last day of class in May!)
Castle View High School
Our mission is to transform high school learning through meaningful Relationships, Relevant learning, and a Rigorous academic environment where every Castle View student will graduate with the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful in the 21st Century.
Email: etempleton@dcsdk12.org
Website: https://cvhs.dcsdk12.org/
Location: 5254 N Meadows Dr, Castle Rock, CO 80109, USA
Phone: 303.387.9000