Box
Elder School District
School
Attendance Policy and Procedures
The
intent of this policy is to encourage consistent attendance, which in turn,
affects academic success. It follows school board policy as well as the
existing Utah State Code 53A-11-101 (Compulsory Education).
Absences
are identified as Valid or Not Valid
(Box Elder District will no longer be using the terms
excused on unexcused.)
● Valid
excuse - an illness (medical
and dental appointments), a death in the
family, an approved school activity,
an absence associated with 504 or IEP
plans, or a pre-arranged absence.
● Not
valid excuse - Any reason (other than valid reasons) a
student does not attend a class period (secondary) or a complete school day (elementary).
Tardies
and Check-ins
○ Tardies:
Students arriving
up to 15 minutes after the bell rings will be sent directly to class and marked
tardy by the teacher.
○ Check-ins: Students arriving
more than 16 minutes after the bell will be checked-in at the office and
proceed to class with a slip.
Excessive
Absences
Box Elder School District will identify students who
are missing school without a valid excuse, and work with these students and
families to improve attendance. We will use the following protocol to improve
attendance:
·
5 Absences (no valid excuse)
o
The school will send a standard district
letter regarding student absences.
o
The school may make additional phone calls
or schedule meetings with parents or students.
·
10 Absences (no valid excuse)
o
The school will send a standard district
letter regarding student absences.
o
The school will schedule a meeting with an
administrator, parent/guardian and student(s).
o
The school will develop an attendance
contract with the parent/guardian.
·
10+ Absences (with or without valid
excuse)
o
The school will send a standard district
letter regarding student absences.
o
Schools may schedule an additional meeting
with the parent/guardian
Breach
of Contract/Failure to meet with School Administrators
In the event that the attendance contract is
breached, or parent/guardians fail to attend a scheduled meeting with a school
administrator; district consequences may be imposed, as well as the school
informing the Division of Family and Child Services for educational neglect. It
is our wish to work with ALL families and students in order to improve
students’ educational experience.
