Catawba County Schools
Middle School Attendance Policy
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STUDENTS IN GRADES 7 AND 8
MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE 90%
OF THE DAYS ENROLLED
IN A CATAWBA COUNTY
MIDDLE SCHOOL TO BE PROMOTED. |
Students must also meet the state and local promotion standards which include reaching Level III or IV on the state End-of-Grade Test and attaining passing grades in language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and one rotation course.
At the end of the year, a school-based attendance review committee will advise the administration whether circumstances warrant waiver of the non-promotion policy for attendance.
Criteria for review will consist of the following information:
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Comprehensive review of impact of attendance on student's grades
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Medical documentation
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Work missed submitted in timely manner
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Attendance history
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Achievement level
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Teacher input
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Prior grades promotion record
For more information, contact your child's school.