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

• November 6, 2008
• January 27, 2009
• March 31, 2009
• June 1, 2009

       Special Events Calendar

• January 8, 2009 -- County Spelling Bee
• January 23, 2009 -- Middle/High School Social Studies Fair
• February 5 , 2009 -- High School Math Field Day
• February 19, 2009 -- Elementary/Middle School Math Field Day
• March 12-13, 2009 -- Elementary Scholl Youth Art Month Awards
• March 19, 2009 -- Middle School All County Chorus Concert
• March 26, 2009 -- Middle/High School Youth Art Month Awards
• March 26, 2009 -- Elementary School All County Chorus
• April 7-9, 2009 -- Region III Band Festival (Middle & High School)
• May 5, 2009 -- Middle/High School All County Band Concert

 

No School for Students on the Following Days:

• September 1, 2008 -- Labor Day
• October 13, 2008 -- Instructional Support & Enhancement
• November 4, 2008 -- Election Day
• November 11, 2008 -- Veteran's Day
• November 26 - 28, 2008 -- Thanksgiving Break for Students
• December 23 - January 2, 2009 -- Christmas Break
• January 19, 2009 -- Martin Luther King Birthday
• February 16, 2009 -- Instructional Support & Enhancement
• April 10 - 17, 2009 -- Spring Break
• May 25, 2009 -- Memorial Day

Graduation Schedule 2008

School	Location	Day	Date	Time
Buffalo	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA.
Hurricane	Charleston Civic Center	Tuesday	June 2, 2009	7:00 p.m.
Poca	Municipal Auditorium	Tuesday	June 2, 2009	7:00 p.m.
Winfield	Municipal Auditorium	Monday	June 1, 2009	7:00 p.m.
Career & Technical Center	Eleanor Armory	Thursday	May 28, 2009	6:30 p.m.
GED	TBA	TBA	TBA	TBA