Each school has a system of attendance incentive/ reward programs Principal sends letter to parents Classroom teachers contact home to discuss academic and attendance concerns Student Attendance LCMS All absences are documented for absence 1 and 2 Attendance clerk contacts home for reason and submits list to DPP assistant DPP runs and checks daily unexcused absences upon return 3rd absence of any type Attendance clerk reviews doctor and parent notes and enters into IC Student is Present No Yes Third unexcused absence (Truant) Each school has a system of attendance incentive/ reward programs DPP meets with student at school/home to determine causes and obtain excuses if any. Third unexcused absence notice will be sent from the school to the home. (Copied to DPP) When students are under court orders and are truant the court system is notified immediately.(CDW/DJJ) 5th unexcused absence The Principal shall notify the parent of truancy and schedule a conference with the student, parent, principal and DPP Student referred to Truancy Diversion Program 6th unexcused absence 6th absence of any type After the 6th unexcused absence and all notices and home visits are complete the DPP determines when and how to file truancy with the court system. Truancy may be charged with the guardian or the student. Notice of truancy will be sent by certified mail or hand delivered by DPP. Social Service may also be contacted for referral of educational neglect The principal shall mail a letter outlining attendance expectations and possible truancy violations.