BTSD Attendance Fact Sheet
Policies:
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The first ten (10) absences in the school year MAY be excused by a parent/guardian note OR a healthcare provider.
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After ten (10) absences, a DR NOTE will be required for each additional absence for the remainder of the school year.
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Absences shall be considered unexcused until a written note is received by the attendance secretary within ten (10) school days. A text message to your child’s teacher is NOT acceptable.
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Notes that are received after the 10-day deadline may be considered by the attendance committee for extenuating circumstances.
Procedures:
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After the 3rd unexcused absence (no note received within 10 school days), parent/guardian will receive a warning letter from their child’s school. Along with the letter will be an invitation to attend a School Attendance Improvement Conference.
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At the School Attendance Improvement Conference, a plan will be developed to identify resources and strategies for improving the student’s attendance.
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If the unexcused absences continue, referrals to an attendance program or Bucks County Children and Youth will be made.
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Continued unexcused absences will result in a citation in front of a District Magistrate.
For more information, contact:
Suzanne Skinner, Home and School Visitor for Truman, FDR and Keystone at 267-599-2078 or by email at: [email protected]
Leslie Rothberg, Home and School Visitor for Armstrong, Mill Creek and Brookwood at 267-599-2039 or by email at: [email protected]