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Regular attendance by all students is very important. In many cases, irregular attendance is the major reason for poor schoolwork: therefore all students are urged to make appointments outside of school hours. A good attendance record and punctuality are also important preparations for the adult world. Please take note of the revised attendance policy. It was established in conjunction with the Warren County schools and court system to put us in compliance with attendance and truancy laws.

2 unexcused absences - Warning letter from county attendance officer

5 absences - Notification by school of accumulated days

5 unexcused tardies equal one unexcused absent day

5 unexcused absences - Intervention Meeting

7 unexcused absences - Unofficial Court Hearing

8 absences - Notification by school of need for medical excuse for each additional absence. Please be reminded that vacation days also count in this 8 day period.

12 unexcused absences - Official Court Hearing

Guidelines for determining tardiness and absences are: A.M. Classes - Arrival between 9:05 A.M. and 10:25 A.M. will result in being tardy. Arrival after 10:25 A.M. will count as one-half day absent

P.M. Classes - Arrival between 1:10 P.M. and 2:30 P.M. will result in being tardy. Arrival after 2:30 P.M. will count as one-half day absent.
*The district provides transportation for all students. Therefore, personal transportation problems are unexcused. Students who ride the bus will not be counted tardy if the bus is late.
A student must be in school at least one-half day in order to attend a classroom party.

If a child becomes ill at school, school personnel will notify the parent or guardian. Generally, parents will be called by the office if the child's temperature registers 100 or above, if the child has vomited or has recently missed school due to illness or headaches. Any child with a temperature of 101 or more will be sent home unless advised otherwise by a physician. Parents will be called whenever there is a head injury. Parents need to keep the teacher informed of any health concerns. We will release sick children only to the child's custodial parent or a person identified by the custodial parent. This person's name must appear on the child's office information card or on the emergency medical information paper. The office may ask for picture identification before releasing a child.