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ATTENDANCE Below is the
attendance protocol as determined by the Jackson County Prosecutor’s
Office since 2004 for all students ages 6 to 15 ½ years attending
public schools in Jackson County.
In an effort to avoid attendance referrals and to keep accurate records of absences, it is very important that when a child is absent parents do the following:
1. Call in to the school first thing in the morning to report the absence and the reason. 2. If the absence is due to a doctor’s visit be sure to bring in documentation (pediatrician, dentist, orthodontist, etc.). These absences will always be excused.
- After a 7th absence, you will receive a letter and a phone call from the school informing you of the total unexcused absences. This is in an effort to avoid exceeding a 10th absence and resulting in a truancy referral.
- If the total absences exceed ten during the school year, you will receive a letter and a phone call from the school informing you that your child has been referred to the ISD truant officer.
It is crucial that there is strong communication between the school and home. If this link is maintained the chances of attendance problems occurring are much reduced. TARDIES Classes begin promptly at 8:35 a.m. (12:27 p.m. for afternoon Kindergarten). Students who arrive late must be signed in at the office by their parent or other adult responsible for transporting them to school. Three unexcused tardies will be treated as one absence and therefore fall under the guidelines of school district attendance policies. APPOINTMENTS When possible, please
plan your child’s out of school activities at a time which will not
conflict with school hours. A child will not feel school is important if
he/she is taken out of school for sh For planned absences,
please send a note to the school office indicating the time you would like
your child excused. When you come to pick up your child, stop at the
office and sign your child out. The secretary will then notify your child
that you are waiting. Please provide the office with a doctor’s excuse
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