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Student Attendance

Student Attendance . Flagler County Schools Director of Student Services Katrina Townsend. General Rules. Only unexcused absences “count” in attendance recording. Students are allowed 10 absences per year with a parent note . (5 per term or ½ year)

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Student Attendance

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  1. Student Attendance Flagler County Schools Director of Student Services Katrina Townsend

  2. General Rules • Only unexcused absences “count” in attendance recording. • Students are allowed 10 absences per year with a parent note. (5 per term or ½ year) • An administrator can excuse an additional 5 per year by parent request and with review. • Beyond 15 absences per year (total), only doctor or court notes are accepted. • Religious holidays are excused with proper documentation in advance.

  3. General Procedure • Student is absent unexcused: automated phone call goes home. • Student is absent 5 days unexcused in a calendar month: 5 day letter goes home. • Student is absent 10 days unexcused in any 90-day period: 10 day letter goes home. This letter goes out each time this status occurs.

  4. A total of 15 absences (excused and/or unexcused) is reached: Dr. verification letter goes out. • A total of 15 unexcused absences in a 90-day window (for kids 14-17): an automated report is sent to DMV to revoke the driving privilege. • A student has had TWO 5 day letters, or ONE 10-day letter, or 20 unexcused absences for the YEAR: a Student Study Team Meeting (SST)is scheduled with the counselor .

  5. What happens at an SST? • Counselor, parent, student meet to discuss why the student is absent and what can be done to improve the situation. • Counselor should refer family directly to CINS if parent requests help. • Counselor may refer the family for services (ex. Full Service Schools Counseling, Stewart Marchman substance abuse, assistance applications, medicaid, etc.)

  6. After the SST: The entire student attendance file is sent to Student Services. • Attendance is monitored every 5 days for improvement or continuing unexcused absences. • If attendance improves, nothing happens. • If unexcused absences continue…

  7. If unexcused absences continue… • Kids under 10: Parents are referred to state attorney. • Parents get a warning letter. • If no improvement, case moves into court. • Kids 10 and over: Student and family are referred to CINS.

  8. What is CINS? • CINS = Children in Need of Services • Supervisor: Heather • Direct Contact: Kathy Shulman -------------------------------------------------------------- • CINS is voluntary unless court ordered. • CINS offers a variety of interventions for the STUDENT : Beach House, counseling, etc.

  9. What happens at court? • School district presents data regarding absences. • Parents responds to court. • Court decides • Give parents more time. • Move forward. • Parent can plead “guilty” and receive consequences which include probation, court fees, fees to Student Services, other. • To be removed from probation, must have Student Services “sign off”.

  10. What Happens if Child Continues to be Absent? • Parent is reported “out of compliance” with probation and can be arrested. • NOTE: By this time, the student would have amassed MANY absences. • Parents and students are given many opportunities to improve attendance. • NOTE: If parent has been compliant with CINS, the STUDENT is held accountable, not the parent.

  11. Questions?

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