Mission Heights Junior College: Attendance Management Plan

At Mission Heights Junior College (MHJC), we believe that Growing Greatness begins with
being present. Regular school attendance is the cornerstone of student achievement and the
foundation of our innovative learning environment.
In accordance with the 2026 Ministry of Education requirements, MHJC will implement this
Attendance Management Plan to ensure clear, consistent strategies for identifying,
investigating, and addressing absences through a personalised, whānau-centered approach.
Our four Whānau, or schools within a school are central to everything we do at MHJC. They
operate as physically independent learning communities with a dedicated Administrative
Assistant in each whanau whose primary focus is the rigorous tracking and follow-up of daily
attendance in each whanau.
In the event of an unexplained absence, our primary protocol is to contact parents via
telephone. Should we be unable to reach a parent or guardian directly, a follow-up
notification is immediately issued via email to ensure clear communication.

Our complete attendance management plan can be downloaded below: