what is a good attendace policy for a high school ?

Answer 1

my school has 3 tardies equals one absence, and 7 absences gives you an automatic F in the course, no matter what. you can file appeals but they don't go through often. it's a terrible system, and people with passing grades can get screwed if they're late a lot and get a lot of tardies.

if a student doesn't want to go to school, a strict attendance policy isn't going to motivate him.

Answer 2

Look at it this way. On a job application one of the questions asked is where you went to high school. One reason is to know your attendance record. This is to gauge what your attendance will be like if you work for that company. If you're constantly absent or late for school, that reflects what you'll be like at the job-field. Your attendance also shows your level of commitment and responsibility. If you're constantly late or absent, it tells a prospective employer that you care less and are irresponsible. I know about this because I saw the application process first hand. A person with poor attendance at school wasn't even considered for the job for those reasons I've mentioned. So, to answer your question, a good attendance policy is to get perfect attendance or as near perfect as possible.

Answer 3

In Missouri, the A+ Program (pays full tuition to local junior colleges and trade schools - very beneficial program) requires a 95% attendance. But it certainly does help to attend every class, skipping even your "blow-off" classes can cause you trouble, i.e., poor attendance record, loss of credits, etc. Some times over factors can put a dint in your attendance record, just try to stay in their as much as possible and not fall below that 95% mark: I'd say that's a pretty universal standard.

Answer 4

High school attendance in most states is based on requirements for funding. If you miss too many days then the school doesn't get the full amount from the state. That is why they want to kick you out if you miss too many days.

I think the attendance should mirror the teachers union contract. We all know how many days they can miss with out getting fired (as many as they want!)

Answer 5

to only miss 2 or 3 days of school

Answer 6

Every case should be evaluated independently. If somebody has missed 10 days of school, but are still doing excellent in their classes, then there really shouldn't be any cause for concern.

Answer 7

I don't believe in attendance policies. I think that if you miss class that you should fail because the class is actually that difficult, so it is necessary to attend.

Answer 8

Umm hey what about just attend school everyday

Answer 9

60% attendance

Answer 10

You should only miss class if you absolutely positively need to. :] No cutting though, thats bad. :]