Delaware Area Career Center

ATTENDANCE OFFICE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Which school calendar should be followed, the home school’s calendar or the Delaware Area Career Center’s calendar?
Will I receive a call from the school when my child is absent?
What do I do if my child is going to be late for school?
When I call to report my child absent, is the absence automatically marked EXCUSED?
If I forget to send a note with my child upon their return from an absence, how long do I have before the absence in considered unexcused?
How many absences can my child have with a written parent note?
If my child is required to be at their home school for testing, a field trip, or some other reason, what is the procedure?
If my child’s home school is closed for parent conferences, has a different spring break, or is closed for other reasons that are not weather related, how will they get to the Career Center?
If my child’s home school is closed because of the weather, are they expected to attend the Career Center?
When might my child become truant from school?
I am 18 years of age or will be 18 during the school year, how many days of school can I miss before I am withdrawn?
If my child’s home school is closed or delayed because of the weather, are they expected to attend the Career Center?

Which school calendar should be followed, the home school’s calendar or the Delaware Area Career Center’s calendar?

Students are required to attend school whenever the Delaware Area Career Center is in session.

Will I receive a call from the school when my child is absent?

Yes, the school has an automated phone system that calls home whenever your child is absent.

What do I do if my child is going to be late for school?

Call the attendance office to let us know why your child is going to be late and send a note the next school day. Students are permitted two excused lates per semester before disciplinary action is taken.

When I call to report my child absent, is the absence automatically marked EXCUSED?

No, a written note is required for an absence to be excused.

If I forget to send a note with my child upon their return from an absence, how long do I have before the absence in considered unexcused?

We allow 24 hours for a note to be submitted before it is considered unexcused.

How many absences can my child have with a written parent note?

Students are permitted 13 absences verified with a parent note for the entire school year.

If my child is required to be at their home school for testing, a field trip, or some other reason, what is the procedure?

Students should either obtain a Pre-Arranged Absence Form three days in advance from the attendance office or the student should return with a note from their home school.

If my child’s home school is closed for parent conferences, has a different spring break, or is closed for other reasons that are not weather related, how will they get to the Career Center?

Bus transportation is provided from each high school building on every day the Delaware Area Career Center is in session or you can provide the transportation.

If my child’s home school is closed because of the weather, are they expected to attend the Career Center?

No, we do not wish our students to travel on hazardous roads. Road conditions and weather can vary from location to location. Parents have the discretion in these situations.

When might my child become truant from school?

Senate Bill 181 requires that truancy be filed with Juvenile Court in the following circumstances:

5 consecutive unexcused absences, referral to Juvenile Court

7 unexcused absences in one month, referral to Juvenile Court

12 unexcused absences in a school year, referral to Juvenile Court

I am 18 years of age or will be 18 during the school year, how many days of school can I miss before I am withdrawn?

13 absences either unexcused or verified with a parent note.

If my child’s home school is closed or delayed because of the weather, are they expected to attend the Career Center?

If your child’s home school is closed or delayed, then as a parent you can decide whether or not to send them. Road conditions and weather can vary from location to location and our main concern is for your child’s safety. Please follow the normal procedure for calling your child off from school should you decide not to send them.

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Certain links require Adobe Reader Attendance FAQ Attendance Policy Attendance Home	ATTENDANCE OFFICE INFORMATION ATTENDANCE OFFICE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Which school calendar should be followed, the home school’s calendar or the Delaware Area Career Center’s calendar? Will I receive a call from the school when my child is absent? What do I do if my child is going to be late for school? When I call to report my child absent, is the absence automatically marked EXCUSED? If I forget to send a note with my child upon their return from an absence, how long do I have before the absence in considered unexcused? How many absences can my child have with a written parent note? If my child is required to be at their home school for testing, a field trip, or some other reason, what is the procedure? If my child’s home school is closed for parent conferences, has a different spring break, or is closed for other reasons that are not weather related, how will they get to the Career Center? If my child’s home school is closed because of the weather, are they expected to attend the Career Center? When might my child become truant from school? I am 18 years of age or will be 18 during the school year, how many days of school can I miss before I am withdrawn? If my child’s home school is closed or delayed because of the weather, are they expected to attend the Career Center? Which school calendar should be followed, the home school’s calendar or the Delaware Area Career Center’s calendar? Students are required to attend school whenever the Delaware Area Career Center is in session. Will I receive a call from the school when my child is absent? Yes, the school has an automated phone system that calls home whenever your child is absent. What do I do if my child is going to be late for school? Call the attendance office to let us know why your child is going to be late and send a note the next school day. Students are permitted two excused lates per semester before disciplinary action is taken. When I call to report my child absent, is the absence automatically marked EXCUSED? No, a written note is required for an absence to be excused. If I forget to send a note with my child upon their return from an absence, how long do I have before the absence in considered unexcused? We allow 24 hours for a note to be submitted before it is considered unexcused. How many absences can my child have with a written parent note? Students are permitted 13 absences verified with a parent note for the entire school year. If my child is required to be at their home school for testing, a field trip, or some other reason, what is the procedure? Students should either obtain a Pre-Arranged Absence Form three days in advance from the attendance office or the student should return with a note from their home school. If my child’s home school is closed for parent conferences, has a different spring break, or is closed for other reasons that are not weather related, how will they get to the Career Center? Bus transportation is provided from each high school building on every day the Delaware Area Career Center is in session or you can provide the transportation. If my child’s home school is closed because of the weather, are they expected to attend the Career Center? No, we do not wish our students to travel on hazardous roads. Road conditions and weather can vary from location to location. Parents have the discretion in these situations. When might my child become truant from school? Senate Bill 181 requires that truancy be filed with Juvenile Court in the following circumstances: 5 consecutive unexcused absences, referral to Juvenile Court 7 unexcused absences in one month, referral to Juvenile Court 12 unexcused absences in a school year, referral to Juvenile Court I am 18 years of age or will be 18 during the school year, how many days of school can I miss before I am withdrawn? 13 absences either unexcused or verified with a parent note. If my child’s home school is closed or delayed because of the weather, are they expected to attend the Career Center? If your child’s home school is closed or delayed, then as a parent you can decide whether or not to send them. Road conditions and weather can vary from location to location and our main concern is for your child’s safety. Please follow the normal procedure for calling your child off from school should you decide not to send them. Return to home page
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