Attendance

Consistent school attendance is critical for student achievement. If students are not present, they cannot benefit from classroom instruction. State attendance laws require student attendance for course credit and grade-level promotion. 

To be promoted to the next grade or receive credit for high school courses, students may not be absent from school or class for more than ten (10) days for year-long courses or five (5) days for semester courses, unless the absences are excused by a medical doctor's written statements or principal's approval.

Students are considered truant after three (3) consecutive or five (5) cumulative days of absence not excused by a medical doctor's written statement, proof of bereavement, or principal's approval.
 
An Attendance Intervention Plan (AIP) will be developed by the school for truant students. The plan will help to establish goals for regular school attendance and will be monitored to ensure compliance. Failure to comply with the plan may result in legal proceedings through Family Court.