Research shows that regular school attendance is vital to academic success and that student achievement improves with good attendance. Students must attend school regularly and be on time to classes in order to maximize instructional benefits. Additionally, regular school attendance and punctuality develop self-discipline and responsibility. Not only is school attendance compulsory, but it should also be encouraged and expected.

Putnam County Schools will cooperate with parents and students to try to improve their children's attendance, but parents and students must assume ultimate responsibility for regular school attendance.

Terms

Parent Notification Process

5 Absences
On the fifth (5th) unexcused absence, per term for high schools or per year for elementary and middle schools, parents or guardians will receive written notification from the school. Parents may schedule a conference with school officials, and schools may offer services to help keep students in school.

10 Absences
On the tenth (10th) unexcused absence, the Putnam County Schools Attendance Director sends a legal notice advising of the consequences should the student continue to accumulate unexcused absences.

More than 10 Absences
If the student and parents or guardians do not comply with the provisions of the ten (10) day legal notice, the Attendance Director may be file a petition with the magistrate or Circuit Court against the student as delinquent or against the parents or guardians for neglect.

 

Grades

Grading Scale
Putnam's grading scale in grades one through twelve is as follows:

A = 93 100%
B = 85 92%
C = 75 84%
D = 65 74%
F = 0 64%

Grade Point Averages
In grades nine through twelve (9 - 12), where credit toward graduation is awarded based upon completion of Carnegie units, grade point averages are calculated by dividing quality points by the number of units taken which carry credit. The quality point value of grades is as follows:

A = 4 points
B = 3 points
C = 2 points
D = 1 point
F = 0 points

Re-taking Courses
High school students who earn unsatisfactory grades in courses may retake the course to improve proficiency. Both grades will appear on a student's transcript; however, the higher of the two grades will be used for computing the total G.P.A.

Progress Reports and Report Card Distribution Date

• September 29, 2006 - Elementary/Middle Progress Reports
• November 9, 2006 -- Report Cards All
• December 12, 2006 -- Elem/Middle School Progress Reports
• January 30, 2007 -- Report Cards All
• February 23, 2007 -- Elem/Middle School Progress Reports
• April 4, 2007 -- Report Cards All
• May 8, 2007 -- Elem/Middle School Progress Reports
• June 5, 2007 - Report Cards All

 

Graduation Schedule 2008

School	Location	Day	Date	Time
Buffalo	Nitro Community Center	Sunday	June 1, 2008	3:00 p.m.
Hurricane	Charleston Civic Center	Monday	June 2, 2008	7:00 p.m.
Poca	Municipal Auditorium	Sunday	June 1, 2008	4:00 p.m.
Winfield	Municipal Auditorium	Monday	June 2, 2008	7:00 p.m.
Career & Technical Center	Eleanor Armory	Thursday	May 29, 2008	6:30 p.m.