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April 13, 2011
Attendance Policy:

A few weeks ago a new Attendance Policy was adopted by the Ashland School Committee. A few highlights from the policy are posted below. Please read the policy in its entirety at this link: http://www.ashland.k12.ma.us/School_Committee/Public_Downloads/Proposed_POLICY_NUMBER_SC_SF_17_Attendance.pdf

Reporting to School for Absences:

 

Any student who has been absent from school shall bring a note from the student’s parent or guardian within 48 hours of the student returning to school stating the cause of absence. The school may request additional documentation, such as a doctor’s note, verifying the absence. Failure to bring such a note or other documentation shall result in an automatic unexcused absence.

 

 

Attendance Policy:

If a student has in a single school year:

• Five (5) or more consecutive days absent, parents must obtain a doctor’s note and submit it to the school.

• Seven (7) absences (excused or unexcused), a letter will be issued to parents reminding them of the school’s attendance policy, and that they will be contacted to schedule a meeting should absences approach 10 days.

• Ten (10) absences (excused or unexcused), a parent conference will be scheduled to discuss the attendance policy and to develop a proactive attendance plan.

• Fifteen (15) absences (in disregard of the personal attendance plan), an attendance hearing will be held with the parents, administrators, Director of Student Services and School Resource Officer.

• Twenty (20) absences (in disregard of the personal attendance plan), a 51A (neglect) or CHINS (Child in Need of Services) may be filed.

• Twenty-five (25) absences will result in the Principal’s decision on retention based on end of year assessments and other assessments to help determine if the student is meeting with academic success.