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This document highlights the crucial role of attendance in academic success and legal compliance. Regular attendance is linked to improved academic achievement and increased chances of graduation while also promoting good citizenship. It addresses changes made in 2011 regarding student demographic information and parental responsibilities. Key policies and resources are referenced, including the Broward Truancy Intervention Program and procedural manuals. For assistance with attendance issues, contact Area Student Services or the District Student Services Office.
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ATTENDANCEUPDATES Dr. Laurel E. Thompson
Importance of Attendance • Improved academic achievement • Increase chance of graduation • Legal implications • Promote good citizenship • Flag for symptom of problematic behavior • Provides for early intervention
Attendance Changes 2011 • Updating of student demographic information • Parental responsibility for the attendance and withdrawal of students who are 18years and older.
Review of Policy 5.5 • Access policy on-line at http://www.broward.k12.fl.us/studentsupport/sswad/HTML/ap.htm • Review of Make-up Work • Reason Codes • Physician’s Note • Review of Codes 071 & 072 • Data Cleansing
Accessing Help For Attendance Issues • BTIP: Broward Truancy Intervention Program • Attendance Procedural Manual • Attendance Matrix • Attendance Referral • Use of Attendance CAB Conference • Contact Area Student Services Office • Contact the District Student Services Office at 754 321-2490