Counseling MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
Need to meet with your counselor?
Book an appointment with your counselor HERE **please understand that students will not be pulled out of core classes for appointments—students should schedule meetings before or after school, during lunch, or during electives with teacher's permission** Parents, unless in case of emergency, please refrain from dropping in without an appointment as we will prioritize those with appointments booked with us, and sometimes we are out of the office due to district and/or IHS meetings, trainings, classroom lessons and grad planning, etc.
Parents: Unless it’s an emergency, please refrain from dropping in without an appointment. We prioritize those with scheduled appointments, and at times, counselors may be out of the office or in meetings.
Emergencies include situations like having two math classes or missing an English class. Please be patient as we work through all requests. Thank you for your cooperation!
📢 ATTENDANCE MATTERS! 📢
🚨 Did you know a student is considered CHRONICALLY ABSENT if they've missed 10% of these days?
📆 That's 18 days in the academic year! However, if you are absent 2 days a month you're on track to be chronically absent.
🩺 3 Exceptions that are EXEMPT from the 10% rule:
✅ Doctor's note (Medical, Mental, or Behavioral Health Professional)
✅ Religious Absence
✅ Our school nurse can verify illness and send a student home
How does it impact a student?
Students that are chronically absent will not have their DMV attendance verification forms signed to receive their driving permits.
Students that are chronically absent will not be able to attend dances (Homecoming, Prom, etc.). You can file an appeal with administration for extenuating circumstances (funeral, court, etc.): https://forms.office.com/r/QEDKwHEcBx
Want a senior parking spot? Spots will go to students that are not chronically absent in ranking order.
You miss 88 minutes of classroom instruction each class period. This cannot be duplicated and causes stress for students.
🕒TARDIES
Students exceeding 11 unexcused tardies in a quarter, will lose their off-campus privileges. Students that lose their off-campus privileges will be required to check in with our Assistant Principal Mr. Culbert in the lunchroom at the beginning of the lunch period and at the end.
Let's strive for excellent attendance! 📚👩🏫👨🏫