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WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY
- School Attendance
| Absence Policy |
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Under California law (Education Code Section 48200), all children between the ages of six and eighteen are required
to be enrolled and in regular attendance at school unless exempt by other provisions of the Education Code or unless
excluded, expelled, suspended, or graduated.
Parents should encourage their child’s attendance and call the school by 8: 30 a.m. if the student must be absent. If
an absence is not cleared, it will be considered unexcused (truant). The only absences that are considered excused
are those due to illness, medical appointments, or a death in the family.
Under Education Code Section 48260, any student who is absent from school without valid excuse for three full days
in a school year, or is tardy or absent without a valid excuse in excess of 30 minutes on each of three occasions in
one school year is considered truant.
Children are expected to make up school assignments missed during an absence. If a child is going to be absent five
or more days for personal reasons, the parent should request an “Independent Study Contract” from the child's
teacher. This short-term contract allows children to complete academic requirements during an absence from
school. This contract should be completed two weeks in advance of the absence.
to be enrolled and in regular attendance at school unless exempt by other provisions of the Education Code or unless
excluded, expelled, suspended, or graduated.
Parents should encourage their child’s attendance and call the school by 8: 30 a.m. if the student must be absent. If
an absence is not cleared, it will be considered unexcused (truant). The only absences that are considered excused
are those due to illness, medical appointments, or a death in the family.
Under Education Code Section 48260, any student who is absent from school without valid excuse for three full days
in a school year, or is tardy or absent without a valid excuse in excess of 30 minutes on each of three occasions in
one school year is considered truant.
Children are expected to make up school assignments missed during an absence. If a child is going to be absent five
or more days for personal reasons, the parent should request an “Independent Study Contract” from the child's
teacher. This short-term contract allows children to complete academic requirements during an absence from
school. This contract should be completed two weeks in advance of the absence.
| Tardy Policy |
At Washington Elementary, we teach the importance of being on time every day. Children arriving after 8:15 a.m. are
considered tardy. When a student enters a classroom late, he/she disrupts the instruction for other children and has
a difficult time catching up on directions and assignments.
Parents will be informed of excessive truancy or tardiness via a district letter.
considered tardy. When a student enters a classroom late, he/she disrupts the instruction for other children and has
a difficult time catching up on directions and assignments.
Parents will be informed of excessive truancy or tardiness via a district letter.
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| Homework Policy / Parent's Pledge |
The homework policy adopted by the Board of Education requires that homework be assigned to all students every
day. The policy encourages parents to take an interest in their student’s homework and help by providing conditions
in the home that are conducive to studying.
Completing homework and handing it in on time are THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STUDENT. Homework
activities also provide a good opportunity for parents to take an interest in their child’s school work, and to give
support and encouragement.
Assigned homework amounts will be gradually increased from a few minutes each day in the early grades to an
average of 40 minutes to one-and-a-half hours in the upper grades. Teachers understand that students also have
other important interests and responsibilities outside the classroom that contribute to learning and growth. Teachers
also know that children need time to play. Therefore, they do not assign more homework than they think students will
be able to complete and still have time for these other activities.
PARENT’S PLEDGE
day. The policy encourages parents to take an interest in their student’s homework and help by providing conditions
in the home that are conducive to studying.
Completing homework and handing it in on time are THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STUDENT. Homework
activities also provide a good opportunity for parents to take an interest in their child’s school work, and to give
support and encouragement.
Assigned homework amounts will be gradually increased from a few minutes each day in the early grades to an
average of 40 minutes to one-and-a-half hours in the upper grades. Teachers understand that students also have
other important interests and responsibilities outside the classroom that contribute to learning and growth. Teachers
also know that children need time to play. Therefore, they do not assign more homework than they think students will
be able to complete and still have time for these other activities.
PARENT’S PLEDGE
- 1) I will provide a quiet place where my child can work.
2) I will check that all homework assignments are completed each night.
3) I will remember that homework is my child’s work—not mine.
4) I will ask about what happened in school each day.
5) I will encourage my child to use the local public library regularly.
6) I will see that there are always books and newspapers in my house.
7) I will provide activities and trips that relate to school work.
