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Written Excuses:
A written excuse from the parent/guardian explaining the absence or a doctor’s note stating the reason for the absence must be provided to the school within three (3) days of the student’s return to school to be counted as an excused absence. The written statement must include:
1. The date(s) of absence
2. The reason for absence
3. The parent’s signature
A written excuse from parents or guardians, as described above, will excuse absences for up to but not exceeding ten (10) absences during the school year. Further absences will require a written excuse from a medical doctor or court official.
Unexcused Absences:
Any absence that does not fall under the category of Excused Absence is recorded as an Unexcused Absence. Any student with seven (7) unexcused absences during the school year may be referred to Early Warning Court.
What to Expect for Excessive Unexcused Absences:
• 3rd unexcused absence: warning letter from school
• 5th unexcused absence: parent conference with school officials
• 6th unexcused absence: parent meeting with district attendance staff
• 7th unexcused absence: parent and/or student may be referred to Early Warning Truancy Program
• 10th unexcused absence: petition may be filed in Jefferson County Family Court against parent or student for truancy or educational neglect
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