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It is the policy of the Norwalk Board Education to monitor absences. Connecticut law requires us to identify students who are truant and/or chronically absent.
Parent Outreach Coordinator: Vernita Grasty
Parent Outreach Coordinator: Vernita Grasty
chronic Absenteeism
chronic Absenteeism
Absent for more that 10% of the school year that has already passed
Truancy
Truancy
4 unexcused absences from school in one month or 10 unexcused absences in 1 school year
Excused Absences
Excused Absences
School's can excuse absences with a parent's note, up to the 9th absence. Afterwards, the school will need a note from your doctor if absent due to illness. Absences can also be excused for religious holidays, death in the family or mandated court appearance.
If your student is absent please call the school. if your student has a doctors note, please send that to the school when they return.
If your student is absent please call the school. if your student has a doctors note, please send that to the school when they return.
Students who are chronically absent and/or truant will receive a letter from the school outlining days misses and next steps.
Students who are chronically absent and/or truant will receive a letter from the school outlining days misses and next steps.
Students who are not engaged in e-learning and attempts have been made to encourage students to actively participate in class will also receive a letter.
Students who are not engaged in e-learning and attempts have been made to encourage students to actively participate in class will also receive a letter.
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