Quist ROYALS Weekly News

At Quist, we believe that all students have the ability to succeed. Consistent attendance and arrival to those classes is an essential component of learning. One criteria of a student's success in school is regular and punctual attendance. Frequent absences may lead to poor academic work, lack of social development and possible academic failure. Regular attendance is of utmost importance for school interest, social adjustment and scholastic achievement. No single factor may interfere with a student's progress more quickly than frequent tardiness or absence.

According to state law, it is the obligation of every parent/guardian to ensure that every child under their care and supervision receives adequate education and training and, if of compulsory attendance age, attends school.

Continuity in the learning process and social adaptation is seriously disrupted by excessive absences. In most situations, the missed classroom experience cannot be adequately replicated. Students who have good attendance generally achieve higher grades, enjoy school and are college and career ready after leaving school.

Tardiness

Tardiness is defined as the appearance of a student without proper excuse after the scheduled time that a class begins. Because of the disruptive nature of tardiness and the detrimental effect upon the rights of the non-tardy students to uninterrupted learning, appropriate penalties may be imposed by the building administration for tardiness.

Tardy Policy:

● 5 unexcused accumulative tardies - Student meets with counselor

● 10 unexcused accumulative tardies - After School Detention on Thursday - 4:45-5:30 PM

● 20 unexcused accumulative tardies - After School Detention on Thursday - 4:45-5:30 PM and meeting with parents/guardians