School Attendance Facts
Chronic absenteeism is defined as missing how many days.
What is 18 days or more per school year?
School-approved trips/activities such as Outdoor School and athletic events, medical appointments.
What is a Pre-arranged Absence?
*May only have 5 pre-arranged absences per semester.
*Students will not be excused during the last week of a semester (except in cases of emergencies).
What is an unexcused absence? (only excused if guardians call within the day to give reason)
Students must check in and out of school in attendance office.
What is leaving and returning to school?
*Failure to comply will result in unexcused absences for all classes missed and disciplinary action.
Some who can support you with academic planning and social emotional support.
Who is your school counselor?
How many days per month can result in a student being chronically absent?
What is 2 days?
The timeframe a caregiver/parent has to make telephone contact to excuse an absence.
What is within 24 hours of the absence?
Sleeping in or working.
What is an unexcused absence?
Checking into the attendance office when you arrive to campus after a pre-arranged appointment.
What is an excused tardy?
A day to learn about all of the clubs and activities offered at the school.
What is club kick-off?
By which grade does chronic absence become an indicator that a student may drop out of high school.
What is 6th grade?
True or false - Attendance only matters if your grades start slipping.
What is false? Attendance matters everyday!
Observance of religious holiday
What is an excused absence?
Arriving to class 5-10min late.
What is an unexcused tardy?
The office with all of the information about sports and activities.
One of the most impactful strategies to reducing chronic absenteeism.
What is strong staff relationships and involvement?
What is the most days that can be missed in a school year without risk of falling behind?
A. 10
B. 8
C. 12
What is B? Missing more than 8 days in an ENTIRE school year puts students at risk of falling behind. Students also miss important opportunities to get involved and build relationships.
Car trouble/missed the school bus
What is an unexcused absence?
Student with an unexcused absence from just one of their classes is ineligible for the day.
What is the attendance rule for students who participate in athletics and activities?
Passing 5 classes the previous semester, being enrolled and passing at least 5 subjects in the current semester, and earning at least a 2.0 GPA.
What is eligible to participate and compete in an OSAA sport or activity?
The place a student can check and keep track of their own attendance.
What is Synergy StudentVue?
Being present ensures you get a proper education.
Missing class time is missing important information. Missing days is missing opportunities to engage in planning for the future and building relationships.
Why does attendance matter?
The person who receives communication about absences and who students check in with if they arrive late or need to leave early.
Who is the attendance secretary?
Excused absences must be called in to attendance ahead of time. If a student misses more than half their day, they will not be eligible to practice or compete that day.
What is the attendance rule for students who participate in athletics and activities?
The person who focuses on bringing in college admissions advisors, career presentations, and supports with planning after high school.
Who is the School To Career counselor? (or college and career counselor CCC Mr. Kasper)