1. Truancy’s Impact on Education and Attendance Policy for the Charleroi Area Elementary Center

2. National Data on Truancy
Only 17% of Truant Students in Kindergarten and 1st grade were Proficient in Reading by 3rd Grade

3. Charleroi Attendance Policy
Accepted
Parent Excuses
15 Cumulative Absences
Illness
Quarantine
Recovery from Accident
Required Court Attendance
Death in the Family
Family Educational Trip with Prior Approval
Educational Tours/Trips with Prior Approval
Family Emergency
After 15 cumulative absences (Excused/Unexcused) Only Medical Excuses Written by a Doctor will be Accepted
3 Unexcused Days
Parent will receive a letter
Referral to Try Again Homes
Possible attendance meeting with the assistant principal
6+ Unexcused Days
Attendance Improvement meeting will be held with the assistant principal
Possible Citation from the Magistrate
Possible referral to Children and Youth Services

4. Tardy and Unexcused Tardy Absence (UTA)
Tardy time to school is 9:01am
The list of acceptable excuses for absences applies for a tardy as well
Every 4th unexcused tardy will result in a Unexcused Tardy Absence (UTA) which will count as an unexcused day from school
After the 15th tardy (Excused or Unexcused) a doctor’s note is required

5. Half Day Absence/Early Release
We do not have ½ day absences
Arriving prior to 12:00pm is tardy
Arriving after 12:00pm is absent
Students can be picked up early for various reasons
Students picked up prior to 3:20pm will be given an Early Release
Students picked up before 12:00pm and do not return will be considered absent

6. Things to Remember
Excuses must be turned in within 3 days of returning to school
Please make sure the information on the excuse is correct
When picking up your child, you must show ID. This is a very important safety precaution.
Keep us informed of any custody issues and provide us with the most recent court documents.

7. Questions or Concerns Mark Killinger Assistant Principal 724-483-5554