Attendance information
Regular attendance is an important factor in the educational development of your student as well as a desirable habit for young adults to develop as they prepare to enter the areas of higher education and work. Recognizing attendance is primarily the responsibility of the students and parents. (G.S. 115C-378), the Ashe County Board of Education has adopted the following policy for grades 7 and 8.
The compulsory attendance law requires that the parent, custodian, or guardian of children under 16 notify the school of the reason for each known absence. The absence will be coded unexcused unless the written notification takes place within three days of the absence. Because classroom attendance is vital to student academic success, the Ashe County Board of Education has determined a limit of fifteen absences per year in grades 7-8 in order to receive a passing grade in that class.
The parent will be contacted by a letter or Alert Now when the child has accumulated three unexcused absences, again at six unexcused absences, and then at ten absences regardless of whether they are excused or unexcused. After the 10th unexcused absence, a decision will be made by the principal, after which the district attorney, and/or the juvenile intake counselor may be notified. When a student has accumulated ten absences, excused or unexcused, a medical excuse will be needed in order for any additional absences to be excused.
Written documentation is required for all absences; therefore, a student must present a written statement from the parent/guardian as to the reason(s) for the absence. Determination as to whether the absence(s) is excused or unexcused will be made by the principal or his/her designee. This determination will be made according to the seven legitimate reasons; these reasons for absences are:
*If a student has accumulated less than seven absences for the year, the principal may approve one pre-arranged trip of up to three days. This would be considered an educational opportunity. Requests must be submitted in writing to the principal at least two weeks prior to the trip.
Work missed must be made up within three days under the teacher's discretion. It is the responsibility of the student and parent to see that all work is made up and submitted within the time limit.
School policy requires students having over 15 absences to begin making those days up. This can done by staying in the 4H after school program (if enrolled) or in after school detention. Two days in after school makes up one day of missed school. The current after school fee is $60 for the remainder of the year. See your child's teacher or counselor for an application or information.
For additional information about attendance or if you have a question, please call Ms. Sharon Lucas, Data Manager at ACMS at (336) 384-3591 or if you prefer, you can email her at [email protected].
The compulsory attendance law requires that the parent, custodian, or guardian of children under 16 notify the school of the reason for each known absence. The absence will be coded unexcused unless the written notification takes place within three days of the absence. Because classroom attendance is vital to student academic success, the Ashe County Board of Education has determined a limit of fifteen absences per year in grades 7-8 in order to receive a passing grade in that class.
The parent will be contacted by a letter or Alert Now when the child has accumulated three unexcused absences, again at six unexcused absences, and then at ten absences regardless of whether they are excused or unexcused. After the 10th unexcused absence, a decision will be made by the principal, after which the district attorney, and/or the juvenile intake counselor may be notified. When a student has accumulated ten absences, excused or unexcused, a medical excuse will be needed in order for any additional absences to be excused.
Written documentation is required for all absences; therefore, a student must present a written statement from the parent/guardian as to the reason(s) for the absence. Determination as to whether the absence(s) is excused or unexcused will be made by the principal or his/her designee. This determination will be made according to the seven legitimate reasons; these reasons for absences are:
- Illness or injury
- Quarantine
- Death in the immediate family
- Medical or dental appointments
- Court or administrative proceedings (court ordered)*
- Religious observances*
- Educational opportunity*(no absences for prearranged educational opportunity will be granted during the three weeks prior to the end-of-grade tests)
*If a student has accumulated less than seven absences for the year, the principal may approve one pre-arranged trip of up to three days. This would be considered an educational opportunity. Requests must be submitted in writing to the principal at least two weeks prior to the trip.
Work missed must be made up within three days under the teacher's discretion. It is the responsibility of the student and parent to see that all work is made up and submitted within the time limit.
School policy requires students having over 15 absences to begin making those days up. This can done by staying in the 4H after school program (if enrolled) or in after school detention. Two days in after school makes up one day of missed school. The current after school fee is $60 for the remainder of the year. See your child's teacher or counselor for an application or information.
For additional information about attendance or if you have a question, please call Ms. Sharon Lucas, Data Manager at ACMS at (336) 384-3591 or if you prefer, you can email her at [email protected].
tardy information
Ashe County schools has adopted a new tardy policy for the 2017-2018 school year. To read the policy in its entirety, click on the link below. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the middle school.
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