Attendance Information

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students who accumulate 15 unexcused absences (excluding out-of-school suspension) within 90 calendar days or who have withdrawn from school under one of the state designated dropout codes.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.

Benefits of regular attendance:

	Promotes academic success.
	Encourages positive social interactions.
	Provides access to varied learning activities and programs.
	Develops good work habits for future employment.
	Allows for safe learning environment.

Tips for success:

	Plan ahead the night before...organize clothes, book bags, and homework.
	Establish reasonable bedtime schedule to ensure proper rest.
	Allow enough time for a nutritious breakfast.
	Arrive on time everyday.

Communication is key:

	Contact the school each day to report your child's absence.
	After 15 absences, a doctor's note is required for any illness.
	Talk with your child about school everyday.
	Look for communications from the school-report cards, interim reports, notes from teacher, and newsletters.
	If there is a problem, we are here to help you. Please ask the school social worker at your child school.
	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:

	Student Success Team
	School Social Worker
	CINS/FINS (Children and Families In Need of Services Program)
	Teen Court
	Bridges Program

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.

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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