Family Resource Center

Jefferson County Schools: Preschool Attendance Guidelines

STEP 1:  Student accumulates 5 unexcused absences- 5-day letter mailed by school attendance clerk.

 STEP 2:  Student accumulates 7 unexcused absences- Contact with parent is made by Family Resource Center

 STEP 3:  Student accumulates 10 unexcused absences-

1. Teacher provides documentation listed below to Family Resource Center person for your school.
2. Preschool teacher to mail 10 day letter to parent.

 Documentation should include:

1. School System’s Name
2. School Name
3. Teacher’s Name
4. Reason for Request
5. Number of days program has operated, number of days child has been in attendance, last date of attendance.
6. Interventions implemented to resolve the issue:

• Contacted the family via phone or through a home visit
• Scheduled conference with family and reviewed written attendance policy emphasizing consequences of non-attendance
• Developed a written corrective plan of action to address student’s non-attendance.

 STEP 4: Pre-K Supervisor will submit documentation to State Department of Early Learning via email

STEP 5:  State Department of Early Learning will notify Pre-K Supervisor of decision

STEP 6: Local School Principal will notify parent of final decision by a certified letter.