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Attendance Policy

Regular attendance is very important for student success.

Please refer to the Student Code of Conduct: Student Code of Conduct - Savannah-Chatham County Public School System (sccpss.com)

  1. Good attendance makes a difference in a child's learning, especially in these early elementary years. 
  2. Parents are allowed 5 parent excuses per year. Always send in your child's excuses, doctor notes, etc. 
  3. Students are considered truant when they have more than ten (10) unexcused absences. 
  4. It is important for students to also arrive to school on time and stay for the entire day!
  5. The goal is for students to miss no more than 7 days per year if they are enrolled for the entire 180 days of school. This means they will have been present more than 96% of days enrolled. Absent 91% - 95% of days enrolled is cause for concern. If a child misses more than 10% of days enrolled, this begins to negatively impact them academically. 
Truancy

  • In the past, students could have up to 10 unexcused absences before being considered truant.

  • Beginning in 2025–26, students will be considered truant after 5 unexcused absences.

  • Students with 10 or more unexcused absences may receive No Credit (NC) in their classes.

Attendance Support Options

To help students meet attendance requirements, the district now offers:

  • Asynchronous Remote Attendance – Students may use this option for up to 5 days per school year.

  • Attendance Recovery – Students may be required to attend district-provided sessions to make up for missed time.

    • Parents/guardians will be notified at least two weeks in advance.

    • Students may recover up to 5 days per semester.

Absence Guidelines

  • All absences require a written excuse or doctor’s note. Notes can be given to the teacher or uploaded in the Parent Portal.

  • Students are allowed 5 excused absences. Any additional absences will be considered unexcused, unless there are special circumstances.

  • Students arriving after 11:15 AM will be counted as absent for the day and will need an excuse.

Early Sign-Outs

  • Early sign-out ends at 3:15 PM.

  • Students should only be signed out early for appointments or family emergencies.

  • If early sign-outs become excessive, the attendance team will schedule a parent conference.

Important Reminder

Too many absences can result in a student having to repeat a grade.