Georgia Law (20-2-690.1) states that any child between the ages of 6 and 16 who during the school calendar year has more than five days of unexcused absences from school will be considered truant.

After a child has 3 unexcused absences, letter #1 will be mailed home. After 5 unexcused absences, letter #2 will be mailed home. After 8 unexcused absences, letter #3 will be mailed home and parent will meet with the school counselor to complete an attendance contract. If unexcused absences continue to be a concern, the parent/guardian will be referred to the school social worker.  

                                         **TO AVOID UNEXCUSED ABSENCES**

If your student is checking out early due to one of the following please send a note (including the reason and date) with the student when he/she returns:

Ø  Check out for appointment (doctor or dental, etc.)

Ø  Check out due to illness (sent home per school or you decide to check out)

Ø  Check out early (before 11:00 a.m.)

*** If your child is absent due to illness or an appointment please submit a letter stating reason for absence, doctor /dental excuse, etc. when the student returns.