Wicomico County Board of Education Approval Status Index Code Title: Student Attendance Procedures SFS-GEN-PR-002 First Adopted: 05/14/14 Legal Review: 08/13/24 06/10/14 Approved Revisions: 08/13/24 12/08/22 09/04/20 08/28/19 06/10/14 05/14/13 Effective: 08/14/24 12/09/22 09/04/20 08/29/19 06/11/14 05/15/13 Page 9 of 12 WICOMICO COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION P.O. BOX 1538, 2424 NORTHGATE DRIVE, SUITE 100 SALISBURY MD 21802-1538 SFS-GEN-PR-002 c. Students will be given the number of days equal to the number of days absent to turn in completed make-up work. When possible, assignments may be provided prior to a lawful absence if requested by the parent/guardian at least two weeks in advance of the absence and approved by the principal or designee. Submission of the makeup work provided prior to a lawful absence is due upon the return to school unless extenuating circumstances have been documented by the parent/guardian. 3. The make-up procedure for long-term (six days or more) absence will require the following: a. The student/parent/guardian must request the missed assignments. b. Teachers are responsible for providing make-up work upon request for students who are lawfully or unlawfully absent. c. A reasonable timeline for the completion of the work will be established. I. Intervention Strategies and Procedures for Addressing Absenteeism WCPS takes a multi-tiered approach to school attendance: Foundational Supports (All Students and Families)– A foundational approach with a focus on prevention and cultivating a schoolwide culture of attendance. This tier includes building awareness of the importance of attendance, and informing all stakeholders of the district’s attendance procedure and supports that are available for families. Tier 1 (9-17 Days Missed- Approaching Chronical Absenteeism) – Universal prevention strategies and multiple early outreach strategies are implemented to cultivate a schoolwide culture of attendance, discuss attendance concerns with the student and family, offer support, share resources, and discuss a success plan, including the development of an attendance intervention plan. Tier 2 (18-36 Days Missed- Chronically Absent) – Continued outreach strategies, assessing root causes of absences, referrals to programs and wraparound support resources, and the development of attendance intervention plans. Tier 3 (36+ Days Missed- Ongoing Chronic Absenteeism) – Continued outreach strategies, assessing root causes of absences, referrals to programs and wraparound supports, development of attendance intervention plans, and exploration of alternative pathways to education. 1. Schools in collaboration with the Department of Student and Family Services and outside agencies will develop and implement a continuum of interventions designed to support regular school attendance. 2. When patterns of increasing numbers of absences, tardies, and early dismissals are identified by the schools, the following strategies may be implemented to address the student’s attendance:
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