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1. A computerized system will call parents whose students are absent from school. Please be diligent in updating phone information in order to receive the calls.
2. The attendance clerk will send a letter to parents:
a. On the 2nd absence (excluding Type I absences) b. On the 5th absence (excluding Type I absences)
3. Teachers will contact parents on students’ 3rd absence from courses.
4. An administrator will call the parents of students who have been absent five days (excluding Type I absences). An administrator or her designee may require a School Intervention Team meeting with the parent/guardian and student (when appropriate).
5. An administrator will monitor attendance of students who are denied credit during a previous year. On the third absence in courses of the current year. An administrator will hold conferences with students.
6. Continued absenteeism will be referred to the juvenile justice system.
7. An administrator will compile information on students who are dropped from enrollment. These recommendations will be sent to the attendance supervisor; he/she will make contact with the students and the Middle Tyger Community Center. Results of this contact will be communicated to their counselor.
Requirements for Attendance
Students are expected to attend school regularly. Requirements for attendance are 42/45 days in a 9-week course, 85/90 days in an 18- week (one semester) course. Students in diploma, RATE, or certificate programs must all meet these same requirements. Students must be in class one hour to receive credit for the class.
Maximum Allowed Absences
The SC legislature mandates that credit for courses be denied if students’ absences exceed the following limits (3 or 5):
! More than 3 (Type II & Type III) absences in nine-week courses
! More than 5 (Type II & Type III) absences in 18-week or one semester courses
Returning From an Absence
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