The Law: § 115C-378 Every parent, guardian or custodian in this State having charge or control of a child under the age of 16 years shall cause the child to attend school continuously for a period equal to the time which the public school is in session.
WCPSS Policy: An absence is excused if the following conditions exist:
A. Illness or injury which makes the student physically unable to attend school.
B. Isolation ordered by the State Board of Health or the Wake County Health Department.
C. Death in family.
D. Medical, dental, or other appointment with a health care provider for the student or for a child for whom the student is a custodial parent.
E. Court when a student is under subpoena.
F. Religious observance, as suggested by the religion of the student or the student's parents.
G. Participation in a valid educational opportunity, such as travel with prior approval, as documented on the "Request for Excused Absence for Educational Reasons."
H. A catastrophic event or natural disaster
Absences not classified as excused are unexcused. The student is responsible for submitting a note signed by the parent citing the reason for an absence to the principal's designee within two (2) days of the student's return to school. Failure to comply with the above will result in the absence being unexcused. For all absences, the student shall make up all work in a timely manner in accordance with Partnership policy. The make-up work may be specific material missed by the student, reinforcement, or enrichment. Excessive absences will have serious academic consequences and may result in class or grade-level failure.
Partnership Attendance:
All notes to excuse absences must be submitted to the Data Manager, Ms. Feamster.
Notes must be signed and dated by the parent/guardian and submitted in person by student or parent. Do not email any notes unless you are scanning medical appointment notes.
School Social Worker Contact: McKenzie Hoopfer *Phone: 704-781-7060 *Email: mhoopfer@wcpss.net
When do absences become a problem?
😊 SATISFACTORY
9 or fewer absences
School Social Worker involved at 6 unexcused (letter regarding law sent)
😐 WARNING SIGNS
10 to 17 days
Attendance contract can be initiated at 10 unexcused
Letter sent at 15 excused and unexcused
☹ CHRONIC ABSENCE
18 or more days
20 days is grounds for retention
Violation of attendance contract can lead to court action
The Law: § 115C-378 Every parent, guardian or custodian in this State having charge or control of a child under the age of 16 years shall cause the child to attend school continuously for a period equal to the time which the public school is in session.
WCPSS Policy: An absence is excused if the following conditions exist:
A. Illness or injury which makes the student physically unable to attend school.
B. Isolation ordered by the State Board of Health or the Wake County Health Department.
C. Death in family.
D. Medical, dental, or other appointment with a health care provider for the student or for a child for whom the student is a custodial parent.
E. Court when a student is under subpoena.
F. Religious observance, as suggested by the religion of the student or the student's parents.
G. Participation in a valid educational opportunity, such as travel with prior approval, as documented on the "Request for Excused Absence for Educational Reasons."
H. A catastrophic event or natural disaster
Absences not classified as excused are unexcused. The student is responsible for submitting a note signed by the parent citing the reason for an absence to the principal's designee within two (2) days of the student's return to school. Failure to comply with the above will result in the absence being unexcused. For all absences, the student shall make up all work in a timely manner in accordance with Partnership policy. The make-up work may be specific material missed by the student, reinforcement, or enrichment. Excessive absences will have serious academic consequences and may result in class or grade-level failure.
Partnership Attendance:
All notes to excuse absences must be submitted to the Data Manager, Ms. Feamster.
Notes must be signed and dated by the parent/guardian and submitted in person by student or parent. Do not email any notes unless you are scanning medical appointment notes.
School Social Worker Contact: Ashley Davis *Phone: 919-623-5548 *Email: acdavis@wcpss.net
When do absences become a problem?
😊 SATISFACTORY
9 or fewer absences
School Social Worker involved at 6 unexcused (letter regarding law sent)
😐 WARNING SIGNS
10 to 17 days
Attendance contract can be initiated at 10 unexcused
Letter sent at 15 excused and unexcused
☹ CHRONIC ABSENCE
18 or more days
20 days is grounds for retention
Violation of attendance contract can lead to court action
The Law: § 115C-378 Every parent, guardian or custodian in this State having charge or control of a child under the age of 16 years shall cause the child to attend school continuously for a period equal to the time which the public school is in session.
WCPSS Policy: An absence is excused if the following conditions exist:
A. Illness or injury which makes the student physically unable to attend school.
B. Isolation ordered by the State Board of Health or the Wake County Health Department.
C. Death in family.
D. Medical, dental, or other appointment with a health care provider for the student or for a child for whom the student is a custodial parent.
E. Court when a student is under subpoena.
F. Religious observance, as suggested by the religion of the student or the student's parents.
G. Participation in a valid educational opportunity, such as travel with prior approval, as documented on the "Request for Excused Absence for Educational Reasons."
H. A catastrophic event or natural disaster
Absences not classified as excused are unexcused. The student is responsible for submitting a note signed by the parent citing the reason for an absence to the principal's designee within two (2) days of the student's return to school. Failure to comply with the above will result in the absence being unexcused. For all absences, the student shall make up all work in a timely manner in accordance with Partnership policy. The make-up work may be specific material missed by the student, reinforcement, or enrichment. Excessive absences will have serious academic consequences and may result in class or grade-level failure.
Partnership Attendance:
All notes to excuse absences must be submitted to the Data Manager, Ms. Feamster.
Notes must be signed and dated by the parent/guardian and submitted in person by student or parent. Do not email any notes unless you are scanning medical appointment notes.
School Social Worker Contact: Ashley Davis *Phone: 919-623-5548 *Email: acdavis@wcpss.net
When do absences become a problem?
😊 SATISFACTORY
9 or fewer absences
School Social Worker involved at 6 unexcused (letter regarding law sent)
😐 WARNING SIGNS
10 to 17 days
Attendance contract can be initiated at 10 unexcused
Letter sent at 15 excused and unexcused
☹ CHRONIC ABSENCE
18 or more days
20 days is grounds for retention
Violation of attendance contract can lead to court action