This is the policy set by CCSD. Below you will find verbage directly from the county policies and rules. The primary goal of this attendance protocol is to address unexcused absences for students ages six to fifteen.
Three (3) unexcused absences:
Teachers will communicate with parents regarding student attendance via e-mail, phone, parent conference or postcard. Documentation should be kept by teachers throughout the school year. Teachers will utilize International Welcome Center translators to assist in communicating with parents who do not speak their primary language.
Five (5) unexcused absences:
Each school will utilize In-touch generated contact through one of the following: Telephone call, letter, and/or email.
Seven (7) unexcused absences:
A School Social Work referral will be generated by principal or principal designee listing specific school-based interventions (telephone calls, letters, conferences, etc.) that have occurred prior to making the referral.
Ten (10) or more unexcused absences:
Students and/or parents will be subject to a referral(s) to juvenile court, magistrate court and/or Department of Family and Children Services for truancy and/or educational neglect. Detailed information pertaining to the student, local school and school social work interventions will be necessary when filing a Complaint with DFCS, Juvenile and/or Magistrate Court.
Excessive Absences (excused or unexcused):
At the discretion of local school administration, a referral to the School Social Worker can be made at any time it is deemed appropriate for excessive excused/unexcused absences. Previous years’ attendance records may be taken into consideration when making a referral. The entire policy is on the CCSD website: http://www.cobbk12.org/centraloffice/adminrules/J_Rules/Rule_JE.pdf
