#PGCPSAttendanceMatters 2019-2020 The goal is for every student to - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

• The goal is for every student to attend school every day and on time.
• Regular school attendance ensures your child’s access to a

high-quality education and has a major impact on their success from kindergarten through high school

• When students miss too much school — for any reason— they fall

behind academically and will be considered chronically absent.

• Chronic absenteeism is defined as any absence that exceeds more

than 10 days, 18 DAYS FOR THE YEAR (LAWFUL OR UNLAWFUL)

#PGCPSAttendanceMatters

2019-2020

CHANGES TO ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE 5113 “ATTENDANCE”

• 3 DAYS - # OF DAYS STUDENTS HAVE TO BRING NOTE/EMAIL AFTER A

LAWFUL ABSENCE.

• 3 DAYS - SCHOOL MAY REQUIRE A DOCTOR’S NOTE.
• 6 DAYS - SCHOOL MUST REQUIRE A DOCTOR’S NOTE.
• 0 - STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE A 0 FOR ALL ASSIGNMENTS UNTIL A

NOTE IS SUBMITTED AND IF THE NOTE IS SUBMITTED AFTER 3 DAYS.

• 20 - CODE IN SCHOOLMAX FOR UNLAWFUL ABSENCES.
• 48 - TEACHERS HAVE 48 HOURS TO PROVIDE MAKE-UP WORK AFTER

A LAWFUL ABSENCE.

#PGCPSAttendanceMatters

2019-2020

Here’s how you can help...

• Review the PGCPS updated Attendance Policy
• Make school attendance a priority by setting the expectation of

showing up to school daily and setting regular routines, such as finishing homework and getting a good night’s sleep

• Help your child stay engaged by staying on top of their academic

progress, seeking help from teachers and encourage participation in meaningful afterschool activities, including sports and clubs

• Try not to schedule dental and medical appointments or

extended travel during the school day