School Attendance
All parents are required by law to ensure their children are attending school.
Excused absences include: illness, religious holidays, Medical appointments, court proceedings and death of immediate family. A student is allowed no more than 10 unexcused absences per year. See NC policy link.
http://www.ncleg.net/enactedlegislation/statutes/html/bysection/chapter_115c/gs_115c-378.html
Please ensure your child is attending school on a regular basis as absences directly affect their instruction.
We ask that you send a note after every absence explaining the reason, even if it is unexcused for documentation purposes.
When Do Absences Become a Problem?
CHRONIC ABSENCE WARNING SIGNS SATISFACTORY
15 or more days 10 TO 15 days 9 or fewer absences
WHAT YOU CAN DO?
• Set a regular bed time and morning routine.
• Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
• Find out what day school starts and make sure your child has
the required shots.
• Introduce your child to her teachers and classmates before
school starts to help her transition.
• Don’t let your child stay home unless she is truly sick. Keep in
mind complaints of a stomach ache or headache can be a sign
of anxiety and not a reason to stay home.
• If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to
teachers, school counselors, or other parents for advice on
how to make her feel comfortable and excited about learning.
• Develop back-up plans for getting to school if something
comes up. Call on a family member, a neighbor, or
another parent.
• Avoid medical appointments during the day.
More info:
http://www.attendanceworks.org/
All parents are required by law to ensure their children are attending school.
Excused absences include: illness, religious holidays, Medical appointments, court proceedings and death of immediate family. A student is allowed no more than 10 unexcused absences per year. See NC policy link.
http://www.ncleg.net/enactedlegislation/statutes/html/bysection/chapter_115c/gs_115c-378.html
Please ensure your child is attending school on a regular basis as absences directly affect their instruction.
We ask that you send a note after every absence explaining the reason, even if it is unexcused for documentation purposes.
When Do Absences Become a Problem?
CHRONIC ABSENCE WARNING SIGNS SATISFACTORY
15 or more days 10 TO 15 days 9 or fewer absences
WHAT YOU CAN DO?
• Set a regular bed time and morning routine.
• Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
• Find out what day school starts and make sure your child has
the required shots.
• Introduce your child to her teachers and classmates before
school starts to help her transition.
• Don’t let your child stay home unless she is truly sick. Keep in
mind complaints of a stomach ache or headache can be a sign
of anxiety and not a reason to stay home.
• If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to
teachers, school counselors, or other parents for advice on
how to make her feel comfortable and excited about learning.
• Develop back-up plans for getting to school if something
comes up. Call on a family member, a neighbor, or
another parent.
• Avoid medical appointments during the day.
More info:
http://www.attendanceworks.org/