Absence Information
Students are expected to be present and punctual for all classes throughout the year. When a student returns to school following an absence, parents/guardians or physician should send a note to the classroom teacher stating the reason for the absence within 3 days. If the student fails to bring a note, the absence will be marked unexcused. According to NC state statute, parents will be sent a letter when a student has three, six, and ten absences. If a student has more than ten total absences, a conference may be required with the school attendance committee. Office personnel, guidance counselors, the school social worker, nurse or teachers will call parents when there are questions or concerns about a student’s absences. Students and their parents are responsible for knowing the attendance policy.
Regular attendance is essential to a student’s success in school. Most subjects are taught in sequence requiring the understanding of each concept in the order of its presentation. Persistent absenteeism creates a genuine hardship for a student and is regarded as a very serious problem.
The following list of circumstances is the only lawful reasons for school absence:
Excused Absences. The Wilkes County Board of Education shall excuse the temporary absence of a student upon showing of satisfactory evidence of one of the following bases:
1. Illness or injury
2. Quarantine issued by our school nurse
3. Medical or dental appointment
4. Court or administrative proceeding
5. Death in the immediate family
6. Religious observance
7. Valid, educational, and principal approved educational travel
A student must be present at least ½ of the instructional day (11:45) to be counted present. The importance of prompt and regular attendance cannot be too greatly emphasized. A good attendance record is related to higher student achievement. All work will need to be made up.
Regular attendance is essential to a student’s success in school. Most subjects are taught in sequence requiring the understanding of each concept in the order of its presentation. Persistent absenteeism creates a genuine hardship for a student and is regarded as a very serious problem.
The following list of circumstances is the only lawful reasons for school absence:
Excused Absences. The Wilkes County Board of Education shall excuse the temporary absence of a student upon showing of satisfactory evidence of one of the following bases:
1. Illness or injury
2. Quarantine issued by our school nurse
3. Medical or dental appointment
4. Court or administrative proceeding
5. Death in the immediate family
6. Religious observance
7. Valid, educational, and principal approved educational travel
A student must be present at least ½ of the instructional day (11:45) to be counted present. The importance of prompt and regular attendance cannot be too greatly emphasized. A good attendance record is related to higher student achievement. All work will need to be made up.