Attendance

In order for your student to fully benefit from the instructional program, they must attend school regularly, be on time for classes and satisfy all course requirements. Poor attendance or excessive tardiness may result in low grades or failure.

  • No phone call is necessary the day your student is out; however, a written note is required to be sent with your student the day they return to school.

  • The student must bring the note to the Front Office when they arrive on campus and the school secretary will verify the note and enter the excused absence. New Parents can now add the excused note to focus.

  • No absence will be excused without a written note.

Parents who check a student out of class or sign in on campus MUST HAVE A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE as their identification.

All end-of-day student check-outs must be completed by 2:00 pm. Contact the Front Office at 850-833-4142 if you have questions.

Please update your contact list in the Front Office if any changes have occurred!

District Middle School Attendance Policy Excused absences resulting from the following:

  • Death in the family

  • Any reason up to 15 absences per semester

  • Illness or injury requiring medical or dental attention (physician’s statement required)

  • Illness, injury, or circumstances not requiring medical attention will require a parent note explaining the absences, up to 15 absences per semester

  • Appointments for medical or dental care (physician’s note required)

  • Appointments scheduled to receive a therapy service provided by a licensed health care practitioner or behavior analyst for the treatment of autism spectrum disorder, including, but not limited to, applied behavioral analysis, speech therapy, and occupational therapy

  • Religious holidays: students are permitted to be absent in observance of established religious holidays, but they must be counted absent on all school records. Absences of a religious nature, preceded by prior parent notice, will not require written notification on the student’s return to school. Review School Board Policy for additional information.

Unexcused absences are absences resulting from:

  • Any absences not designated as excused/unverified absences

  • Truancy

  • Suspension

  • Expulsion

  • Participation in private lessons, activities, or classes sponsored by outside agencies.

Students who are suspended from school, expelled, or truant will receive a grade of zero (0) for any classwork, tests, and assignments by the teacher on the day of the absence.

When a student accumulates a total of ten (10) excused or unexcused absences the student will be referred to the MTSS Committee.

Absent students should return to school with a note by a parent to excuse an absence. This should be brought to the attendance office.

If there are any questions or concerns about the policies, please do not hesitate to call 850-833-4142.

Any questions? Please call the Attendance Office at 833-4142.