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Section 2: Attendance Policy & Procedures
Good attendance is necessary to maximize the student’s educational experience and
prepare them for college, trade school and/or the job market.
STUDENT ATTENDANCE POLICY
I. STUDENT ATTENDANCE
The Grayson County School Board, all Grayson County Schools' administrative staff,
and teachers believe that one of the most important ingredients leading to a high
percentage attendance rate for students is a strong instructional program at each
school conducted by teachers who create the type of learning atmosphere that makes
students desire to be in school. It is believed that educators must create an
environment that makes learning a challenging, creative, and stimulating experience
for both teachers and students. In this type of environment, it is imperative that
students make every effort to be present each day and to be in attendance the entire
instructional day.
In order for a student to be continued on the rolls of the school he/she attends, their
attendance shall be regular and punctual. If non-attendance prohibits the
achievement of a student, the student may be subject to disciplinary action.
Student attendance is a cooperative effort and the School Board shall involve parents
and students in accepting the responsibility for good attendance.
Each parent/guardian or person having control or charge of a child within the
compulsory attendance age shall be responsible for such child’s regular and punctual
attendance at school as required under provisions of the law.
A reasonable effort shall be made to contact a parent/guardian of each student every
day, and to obtain an explanation for the student’s absence, where there is no
indication that the student’s parents are aware of and support the absence. A log will
be kept of call attempts.
Students shall attend school for a full day unless otherwise excused. Students who
are absent must bring a valid note from their parent or guardian and any supporting
documentation stating the reason for their absence upon returning to school. All
other exceptions to a full day schedule must be approved on an individual basis by
the superintendent or designee.
II. COMPULSORY ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES
1.
At the beginning of the year, all students will be given a copy of the attendance
policy to take home. The principal will also review attendance policy and
procedures with school staff at the beginning of each school year and up-date
more often if needed.