School hours are from 7:45AM to 3:00PM

Regular and prompt attendance is vital for students to be successful.   School attendance is the direct responsibility of parents/guardians and students. All students are expected to attend school regularly and to be on time for class.

Open communication between parents/guardians and schools is an integral component of the educational process. Schools and parents/guardians shall work together to encourage students to attend school regularly. Regular attendance in each nine-week grading period is necessary for a student to be successful in school.

Students who are absent shall receive a grade of zero (0) for work missed for the day(s) in which the absence(s) occur.

Students shall be responsible for making up missed work for each absence. Students shall receive 100% credit for the make-up work for all absences completed within the allotted time. Students returning from an absence will have an equal number of school days that they missed to complete the make-up work.

Illness, accident, death in the family, and extreme inclement weather conditions are the only reasons for excused absences. When returning to school after an absence, an excused note signed and dated by the parent/guardian must be provided to the teacher. If a note is not received within three days, the absence is considered unexcused.

If a student has at least five unexcused absences, or absences for which the reasons are unknown, within a calendar month, or 10 unexcused absences, or absences for which the reasons are unknown, within a 90-calendar day period, the student’s primary teacher shall report the student’s attendance to the principal. The principal shall, unless there is clear evidence that the absences are not a pattern of non-attendance, refer the case to the school level Attendance Intervention Team (AIT). The AIT will schedule a meeting with the parents or legal guardian and a representative of the district attendance office. If appropriate, a contract will be developed and signed by the participating parties. If the contract is violated, the case may be referred to the State Attorney’s office.

 Thanks,

Marla D. Almon, Ed.S
Principal,  Wayman Academy of The Arts,  #113