New Codes for Absences

Teachers,

Starting on Monday, December 17, 2007, there are two new attendance codes for you to use. Please NO LONGER use the “A” for absent code. It needs to be left in the choices because it was used in the beginning of the year, but it is not for use from this point on. If you are reading this message after the 17th, please do not be concerned if you used the code this week – until January 2, 2008 this is transitional. Here’s what you use:

If a child is absent and you are not aware of the reason, always choose “UA” which is unexcused absence. These are absences counted as absences. If a child is absent for the following reasons ONLY: this is when you choose “XA” which stands for excused absence. Excused absences do NOT count against the student’s attendance record. It shows the student was not in the building that day however it was an approved absence. The only reasons for an approved absence at this time (I will add as needed to this list) are: Attending the funeral of immediate family, court appearances, for eighth grade one day for freshman for a day, take your child to work day. Vacations, illnesses, personal days off for any reason are not excused absences. If you are unsure, check “UA”, the office can change it later if necessary.

Contact me if you have any questions. Thanks!

Adele