EDUCATION
Attendance Requirements
Under the laws of Georgia,
school attendance is
compulsory for all children
from age six (6) to age
sixteen (16). Schools must
provide 180 days instructional activity per year in
accordance with Georgia law and Georgia Board of
Education Policy.
Middle and high school students shall have no more than
seven (7) absences per semester. Middle and high school
students who are absent more than seven (7) days per
semester will receive credit if the student adheres to the
makeup work provisions described in Policy JBD. In the
event a reasonable suspicion exists that prolonged
absences are not due to illness, medical documentation
may be requested before it can be determined whether or
not to excuse the absence. Submission of appropriate
documentation may be requested for absences due to
extenuating circumstances or any absence listed under
excused absences (Policy JD) prior to validating that the
absence is an excused absence.
Academic Support
Middle school and high school can be a difficult time for many students. Students often struggle with grades, bullying, and peer pressure. Resources available to you
at school include the counselor, school nurse, school resource officer, teachers, principal and assistant principals.
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