This is about Middle School and Absenteeism

blueiguana
Thu, 23 Jan 2014 09:55:41 +0000

Schools are legally bound to send notice. At a point which a student has reached a certain number of days absence they have to contact their governing body (however that’s designed in your state) because there are truancy laws. The letter you got is sent before this point. There is a lot going on behind the scenes. I worked in the front office of a middle school. Please, please do not shoot the messenger. If you have competent, caring front office staff, your community will not keep them if they are abused, and I am not overstating this.

Call your students guidance counselor. Set an in person meeting. In the meantime get a signed letter from your daughters Dr documenting visits this year and his opinion on her overall health. People are human, they want to work with you. Absent of any other information of extenuating circumstances they can only move forward as the system dictates. That system is set in place to protect children, who are legally required to be in school. Excessive absences due to illness requires a doctors care and input. Communicate with them so they can work with you. The goal is not to retain your daughter.