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ATTENDANCE POLICY - Updated 9/15/2022

The school laws (53-24-1) of the State of Utah require children to attend school in sufficient quantity to insure the educational benefit of extensive class discussion, group work, and achievement. It is the responsibility of the parents In accordance with SSSD Policy, or legal guardians to insure that their school-age children attend on a regular basis. It is recognized that extenuating circumstances may arise which prevent a student from attending school. These absences, along with prior approved absences, are classified as excused. Utah law requires action by schools in matters of extreme absenteeism.

 

When a student is absent the parent or guardian should call the school and inform the office of the absence. 

 

Below is the Absent Letter Policy

First Notice:

    •   Letters will be sent when a student is absent 6 excused or unexcused times.
    •   The office will generate a list each Friday and letters will be mailed

Second Notice:

    •   Letters will be sent when a student is absent 12 excused or unexcused times.
    •   The office will generate a list each Friday and letters will be mailed

Third Notice:

    •    Letters will be sent when a student is absent 16 excused or unexcused times.
    •    Personal Contact: the principal or designee shall make a “personal contact” to the parent/guardian and student and arrange for a meeting to discuss the student’s attendance problem and implement interventions.

 Fourth Notice:

    •   Will be sent when a student exceeds 16 or more excused or unexcused absences.
    •   Referral to Juvenile Court - after 2 letters have been sent and personal contact and interventions/Evidence-Based Practice has been tried. If the minor refuses to participate in an evidence-based alternative Intervention a school district or school may refer a minor to  Juvenile Court

Interventions/Evidence-Based Practices:

            Anytime after 1st Notice

                        -School representative contacts parents

                        -Rewards/Incentives-VR Headsets, etc

                        -Home Visit

                        -Contract

                        -Why Try/Adapt

                        -Youth Court

                        -Youth Services

                        -In-school suspension

                        -Truancy mediation with Utah State Courts

Letters will be generated and sent by the office and noted in the Power School logs.