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Absence Notes
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Parents are expected to submit a notes explaining each absence. Notes from a doctor or health-care professional should be provided in cases of extended or frequent absence due to illness. If students have been absent from school for reasons other than illness, documentation of the reason for the absence (for example, exam schedule, court order) should be presented to the school.
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Attendance Improvement and Dropout Prevention
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Attendance Improvement Dropout Prevention (AIDP) is a State Education Department effort to improve the attendance and academic performace of students at risk of dropping out. Parents can work with their child's school's AIDP coordinator or guidance counselor to seek help with children who are frequently absent.
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Attendance Requirement Exceptions
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The following groups qualify as exceptions to the age requirements for attendance:
Minors who have graduated from high school
Students who have earned a general equivalency diploma (GED)
Students 16 or 17 years of age who have been issued a full-time employment certificate
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Parent Notification of Absence
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Parents are telephoned on the first day of their child's absence. Postcards are sent out on the second day. All contacts are documented and kept on file in the school.
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School Attendance Responsibilities
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Teachers are responsible for ensuring that accurate records of attendance are maintained for each student on register. Principals must make these records available to those authorized to review, inspect, or audit. The attendance coordinator is responsible for the overall operation of the school attendance program under the supervision of the principal. Each school has an Attendance Committee comprised of teachers, administrators, members of the pupil personnel team, guidance counselors, and should include parents and students.
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