Attendance

- Students released from their regular classes in order to participate in school approved, extra-curricular activities are not considered absent.
- Truancies (sluffs), excessive absences (4 or more), and excessive tardies (3 or more) can be “made-up” through attendance school in order to receive credit and earn their academic grade in the class.
Verified Truancies (Sluffs) =
One hour of attendance school
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Absences= The fourth (4) absence in a class period, and each subsequent absence must be made up by attending one hour of attendance school.
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Tardies=The third (3) tardy in a class period, and each subsequent tardy must be made up by attending 30 minutes of attendance school. |
Z = Verified Truancy (Sluff)
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A = Unexcused Absence
U = Unexcused Check In
W = Way Late (more than 10 min late)
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T = Tardy |
Offense | Time | Cost |
One Tardy | 30 minutes | $3.00 |
One Absence | 60 minutes | $5.00 |
One Verified Truancy | 60 minutes | $5.00 |
Attendance Policy
Attendance Policy Goals
Develop quality citizenship among students
Increase student respect for teachers, other students, and learning
Encourage students to achieve success in their courses
Prepare students for future employment
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Role of the Student
Students shall be present in assigned or designated areas at all times.
Students shall follow proper check-in/check out procedures.
Students shall obtain make-up assignments from the teacher due to absences and shall turn them in according to arrangements made with the teacher.
The Role of the Teacher
Teachers shall emphasize the importance of punctuality by beginning class promptly with meaningful instruction.
Teachers shall discuss attendance issues with students as they arise and inform the school administration if attendance does not improve.
The Role of the Parent/Guardian
Parents/guardians will show support regarding district policies and state law by expecting regular school attendance for student success.
Parents/guardians shall contact the attendance office and notify the school of student’s absence, in the case of illness or other legitimate reasons for absences, within five (5) days of the absence.
The role of the parent/guardian is further summarized by the following:
The Role of the Administration
The administration shall identify students with attendance issues and work cooperatively with parents/guardians and students to improve attendance.
The administration shall maintain an earnest and persistent effort to improve student attendance.
The Role of the Attendance Office
The attendance office shall notify parents/guardians of excessive absenteeism by phone message, calling machine, or letter.
The attendance office shall review attendance daily and resolve discrepancies in student attendance records.
The attendance office shall provide check-in /check-out slips upon authorization by phone or in person by a student’s parent/guardian.
ATTENDANCE
Students who have not met the attendance requirement but have received a passing grade will receive “no grade” (NG) if the excessive absences/tardies are not made up or excused through the review process. NG is not available to students who failed academically; those students will receive an F grade regardless of their attendance. For athletic eligibility purposes, student government, and other programs that have a minimum GPA requirement, NG is counted as a failing grade. After the end of the term, all remaining NG grades will be converted to F grades on the student’s transcript.
Absences due to suspensions or confinement in county detention do not need to be made up. However assignments from each class must be made up according to individual teachers’ disclosures.
The “make-up” of excessive absences or tardies in attendance school does not excuse students from completing the class work and assignments missed during the absences(s). Make up of the missed work is subject to requirements outlined in individual teachers’ disclosures.
Excessive absences may also result in suspension, and/or referral to Jordan School District Truancy School and Juvenile Court for non-compliance with Utah Compulsory Education Law (Utah Code 53A-11-101).
EDUCATIONAL/VACATION LEAVE
PARENT/GUARDIAN AND STUDENT ACCESS
ATTENDANCE SCHOOL AND AVOIDING LOSS OF CREDIT
Verified Truancies (Sluffs)Each one must be made up by one hour of attendance school. | Absences When a student reaches four (4) absences in a class period, the fourth absence and each subsequent absence must be made up by attending one hour of attendance school. | TardiesWhen a student reaches three (3) tardies in a class period, the third tardy and each subsequent tardy must be made up by attending 30 minutes of attendance school. |
Z = Verified Truancy (Sluff) |
A = Unexcused Absence
C = Check In/Out w/ Guardian Knowledge
G = Absence w/ Guardian Knowledge
I = Check In w/ Guardian Knowledge
O = Check
Out w/ Guardian Knowledge
U = Unexcused Check In
W = Way Late (more than 10 min late)
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T = Tardy |
Offense | Time | Cost |
One Tardy | 30 minutes | $3.00 |
One Absence | 60 minutes | $5.00 |
One Verified Truancy | 60 minutes | $5.00 |
Students and their parents/guardians may appeal to the Attendance Review Committee to waive or reduce the make-up requirement for excessive absences each quarter. Appeals must be submitted using the Attendance Appeal form no later than 10 days after the last day of the quarter. Reviews are reserved for uncontrollable attendance issues, i.e., physician-verifiable illness, bereavement, court appearances, verified emergencies, etc. The waiving of a student’s attendance obligations through the absence review process is infrequent. In the case of chronic, pre-existing, or extended unforeseen health conditions, an assistant principal can waive the review process and excuse absences. This requires that the student or parent/guardian be in regular contact with their assistant principal. Students may not make up a grade of NG from a previous quarter. The Attendance Committee, however, will evaluate appeals due to uncontrollable circumstances.
Verification by a physician may be required for absences due to illness, where absences are excessive. The excuse must be date specific.
An explanation of why the absences are being appealed must be verified by a parent.
Once a student has been to school and needs to leave for any reason, it is imperative that the student checks out through the attendance office. All checkouts must be confirmed directly with parent/guardian contact by telephone or in person at the time of checkout or prior to checkout. A parent/guardian should contact the attendance office early in the day to arrange a student’s checkout. Computer generated check out slips will be available for students to pick up in the attendance office between his/her first hour class break. Students are required to pick up the checkout slips from the attendance office during a class break.
Students leaving school without following proper checkout procedure will be considered truant. Students arriving within the first 10 minutes of first hour classes must go directly to their class. The first hour teacher will record the attendance. If students enter campus after first hour classes or more than 10 minutes late, they must check-in through the attendance office. They will be given a check-in slip with the date, time, and reason for the check-in to be given to the current teacher. The codes of O (check out) and I (check in) will count as absences, and will need to be made up if absences become excessive (three or more per class period).
ATTENDANCE DEFINITIONS
Code | Explanation | Definition |
A |
Absent |
The student was absent and the school was not notified by parent/guardian. |
B |
Absence Made-up |
The student attended make-up school for the absence. |
C |
Check In/Out |
The student checked-in and out during the same period with a valid excuse from parent/guardian. |
D |
In school suspension |
Student is placed in a detention at the school and is in attendance. |
E |
Verified Excused Absence |
The student was absent and considered excused because of doctor or court note. |
F |
Absence Waived |
Attendance record changed/Approved by appeals committee |
G |
Guardian Knowledge |
Parent/Guardian notifies the attendance office of absence by phone or in person. |
H |
Home & Hospital |
Sick 10 days or more with appropriate paperwork completed. |
I |
Check In |
Student checks in to school. |
J |
Testing/Counselor |
Student is in a school sponsored testing situation. |
K |
Detention/Crisis Center |
Student is in a court detention setting. |
L |
Tardy made-up |
Student attended make-up class to make up tardy. |
N |
School Activity |
The student is out of class due to a school sponsored activity. |
O |
Check Out |
Parent/guardian checked out, through the attendance office, prior to the student leaving campus. |
R |
Truancy Made-Up |
The student attended make-up school for the truancy |
S |
Suspension |
The student has been removed from school setting for disciplinary reasons. |
T |
Tardy |
Up to 10 minutes late to class. |
U |
Unexcused Check In |
The student checks in without parental knowledge or verification. |
V |
Vacation/Education leave |
The student is absent due to a prearranged vacation or educational leave. (10 days max per year) |
W |
Way Late |
More than 10 minutes late to class. |
X |
Counselor Conference |
The student has been meeting with their counselor. |
Y |
Administrative Conference |
The student has been meeting with their administrator. |
Z |
Truant |
Verified Truancy. |