Attendance by the Numbers...
Chronic absenteeism is defined as missing how many days?
What is 8 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).
Overslept!
What is an unexcused absence?
This is where students must check in and out of school.
What is the Attendance Office?
*Failure to comply will result in unexcused absences for all classes missed and disciplinary action.
How many days per month can result in a student being "chronically absent?"
What is 2 days?
Arriving to class 5-10min late.
What is an "unexcused tardy?"
Missed the bus or car trouble...
What is an unexcused absence?
This is the person you check-in with in the Attendance Office if you're late to school.
Who is Ms. Us?
By which grade does chronic absences become an indicator that a student may drop out of high school?
What is 6th grade?
Checking into the attendance office when you arrive to campus after a pre-arraigned appointment.
What is an "excused tardy?"
Observance of a religious holiday
What is an excused absence?
Some clubs and teams have students get teacher signatures on this sheet to check in about a student's attendance and performance in their classes.
What is a Grade Check Sheet?
The timeframe a caregiver/parent has to make telephone contact to excuse an absence.
What is within 24 hours of the absence?
Consistently missing school; technically, missing 10+% of school days.
What is "chronic absenteeism?"
Dentist Appointment
What is an excused absence?
You need this attendance percentage to bring a guest from a different HS to Prom.
What is 90% attendance?
What is the most days that can be missed in a school year without being labeled chronic?
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.
Passing 5 subjects the previous semester (2.5 credits), being enrolled and passing at least 5 subjects (2.5 credits) in the current semester, and earning at least a 2.0 GPA.
What is "being OSAA eligible?"
This means you are able to participate and compete in an OSAA sport or activity.
Outdoor School
What is "excused absence?" (Be sure to fill out the paperwork!)
Missing more than ___% of the school their day, a student will not be eligible to practice or compete in OSAA activities and athletics that day.
What is 50%?