Negative - or Positive +
The Law
Unexcused/Excused
Southwest Attendance
Parents, Students, School, Freeborn Co
100

socially disconnected from peer group and the school community

What is a negative consequence of poor attendance?

100

Does a parent or guardian attend court with a student for truancy?

 

Yes, a parent will need be in court every appearance. They will need to take time off work. They will be required to follow the court order which may include several appointments.

100

doctor's appointment with note

What is an excused absences?

100

Name of Student Services and Attendance Secretary

Who is Jane Beighley?

100

getting to class on time and completing missing assignments


Who are students?

200

earning a high school diploma and higher paying job

What are positive consequences to attending school?

200

number of unexcused school days before truancy is filed


 

What is seven (7) days?

*or one or more class periods on 7 different school days

200

illness 

What is an excused absence? 

Note: If a student already has 9 absences in a semester, the future absences will be recorded as unexcused.

200

507-379-5312

What is the attendance line phone number?

Note: A parent or guardian must call before 9 am.

200

If their child is absent, they should call attendance line by 9 am. 

Who are parents?

300

instruction becomes delayed or disrupted in attempts to catch those up and keep the pace of the instruction consistent


What is a negative impact when many students are absent from a class?

300

the age truancy can be filed

What is 12 years old?

Note: parents can be charged with "educational neglect" prior to age 12

300

missed school bus 

What is an unexcused absence?

300

number of minutes late (tardy) before it turns into an unexcused absence

What is 5 minutes?

300

call parents when absence occurs, update Synergy, send attendance letters, meetings with students, celebrate good attendance

What does the school do to help increase attendance?

400

participating in extracurricular activities; e.g. school play, clubs, sports, etc.

What is positive impact of attending school regularly?

400

absences at or above 10% of the school year (around 18 for a school year of 180 days)

What does it mean to be chronically absent?

400

oversleeping or babysitting

What are unexcused absences?

400

after school detention and no pass privileges

What are consequences that Mrs. CO2 will give for skipping class and/or excessive tardies? 

400

*build regular routines for bedtime and morning 

*avoid medical appointments and family trips during school times 

*develop back up plans for getting to school if a problem occurs (family member, neighbor or another parent from school)

What are some things that parents can do to help minimize their children missing school?

500

trouble securing a job, struggle with poverty, unhealthy relationships, higher rates of crime and addiction

What are possible negative consequences if a student doesn't graduate from high school? 


500

court action, order therapy, assessments, EHM bracelet, credit recovery, summer school, withhold your driver's license, remove electronics, urine analysis to look for drugs, treatment, foster care, out of home placement

What are consequences if the court does not see improvement in attendance after truancy is filed?

500

school activities; i.e. field trip, school basketball game

What are excused absences?

500

Jenny Hendrickson and Jenny Habana

Who are the Freeborn County Truancy officers?

500

file truancy, ankle monitor, placement outside the home, drug tests

What are consequences Freeborn County can give for being chronically absent?