2008-2009 Attendance Plan

 

STEP 1 - FOLLOWING THREE (3) UNEXCUSED ABSENCES

  1. Referral generated
  2. Attendance letter generated
  3. Student services provided

STEP 2 – FOLLOWING FIVE (5) UNEXCUSED ABSENCES

  1. Second attendance letter generated - Please note that if letter is not returned and signed by parent, it will be resent via certified mail.  If letter is returned to sender, VT will be assigned for address verification.
  2. Letter generated by Superintendent Dr. Crew will be sent home for parent signature
  3. Student services provided.
  4. Parent conference
  5. Students will be referred to the Attendance Committee

STEP 3 – FOLLOWING EIGHT (8) UNEXCUSED ABSENCES

  1. Student’s entire attendance folder will be forwarded to the school Attendance Office.
  2. Truancy packet will be generated.
  3. Truancy meeting will be scheduled. Parent and students will meet with an assistant principal and student services.
  4. Students will be referred to the Attendance Committee

STEP 4 – FOLLOWING TEN (10) UNEXCUSED ABSENCES

  1. Student’s entire attendance folder will be forwarded to the school Attendance Office.
  2. Truancy packet will be generated.
  3. Truancy meeting will be scheduled. Parent and students will meet with an assistant principal and student services.
  4. Students will be referred to the Attendance Committee in order to determine if credit will be withheld.

STEP 5 – FOLLOWING FIFTEEN (15) UNEXCUSED ABSENCES

  1. Student file will be forwarded to the district attendance office and the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).

**Please be advised that all items in the School Attendance Plan are in accordance with Miami-Dade County Public Schools Policies and Procedures.