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ATTENDANCE checkout policy and
procedures
In an effort to meet the
challenge of education and prepare our students for the workforce, we
encourage all students to attend school on a daily basis. Absences should be
for the following reasons: illness of student or immediate family member;
medical appointments or other anticipated circumstances which have been
approved by the administration; religious holidays of the student’s specific
faith; approved field trips or school-sponsored functions on or off campus;
subpoena by law enforcement agency. Parents, it is important that we
check the Driver License of anyone picking up your student early from
school. This will be done to ensure the safety and well being of your
child. Please call (386)258-4674 Ext: 54616 or 54630 before
11:00 A.M. to excuse
absences and provide the following information:
1. Student’s name and
AID letters
2. Date of absence
3. Brief reason for
absence
This will ensure an
accurate attendance report and alleviate problems with make-up work.
NOTE:
The Florida Legislature has enacted requirements that schools report to the
Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) the names of those
students who fail to satisfy the attendance requirements. Specifically, this
refers to those students who accumulate 15 unexcused absences (excluding
out-of-school suspension) within 90 calendar days or who have withdrawn from
school under one of the state designated dropout codes. The legislation
further provides that those students who FAIL to satisfy attendance
requirements will be INELIGIBLE for driving privileges.
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Benefits of regular attendance:
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Promotes academic success. |
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Encourages positive social interactions. |
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Provides access to varied learning activities
and programs. |
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Develops good work habits for future
employment. |
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Allows for safe learning environment. |
Tips for success:
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Plan ahead the night
before...organize clothes, book bags, and homework. |
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Establish reasonable bedtime
schedule to ensure proper rest. |
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Allow enough time for a
nutritious breakfast.
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Arrive on time everyday. |
Communication
is key:
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Contact the school each day to
report your child's absence. |
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After 15 absences, a doctor's
note is required for any illness. |
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Talk with your child about
school everyday. |
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Look for communications from
the school-report cards, interim reports, notes from teacher, and
newsletters.
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If there is a problem, we are
here to help you. Please ask the school social worker at your child
school. |
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By working together as a
team, our children will develop the skills necessary to become
successful and productive members of society. With this accomplished,
our future is in capable hands of our most precious natural resource -
our children. |
Services Available for Attendance
Concerns:
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Problem Solving
Team |
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School Social
Worker |
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CINS/FINS
(Children and Families In Need of Services Program) |
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Teen Court |
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Bridges
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Research has
shown there is a direct correlation between good attendance and good
grades. Let’s
strive to have
“EVERYBODY,
EVERYDAY “in
school this year.
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Homework Request Procedure
In
order to request make up work due to a lengthy absence please contact
Guidance at 386-258-4674 ext. 54606. Please allow two (2) business days for
full collection of work from the teachers. Upon receipt of any or all work
you will be contacted and advised that it is ready for pick up. Any work
unclaimed becomes the responsibility of the student to get with his/her
teacher(s). Guidance is not responsible for any missed work/assignments.
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