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MAKEUP DAYS Due to the recent snow day, the students will now attend school on the following days: April 25th and 28th, June 5th and 6th. In addition March 24th and June 9th will become IS Days for Employees (no school for students on IS Days). ************************************** 
************************************** Progress Reports May 5, 2008
Report Cards April 9, 2008 June 4-13, 2008 (mailed) Counselor's Dept. Link
School Calendar
Following is the 2007-2008 Putnam County school calendar for students. The calendar is subject to change if days are missed because of inclement weather. All changes will be announced to the public when the decision is made. Days designated for teacher planning and continuing education are not included.
- August 27, 2007 - First Day for Students
- June 4, 2008 - Last Day for Students (if no makeups days required)
No School for Students on the Following Days: - September 3, 2007 -- Labor Day
- October 8, 2007 -- Instructional Support & Enhancement
- November 12, 2007 -- Veteran's Day
- November 19 - 23, 2007 -- Thanksgiving Break for Students
- December 21, 2007 -- Instructional Support and Enhancement
- December 24 - January 1, 2008 -- Christmas Break
- January 18, 2008 -- Preparation Day (no school for students)
- January 21, 2008 -- Martin Luther King Birthday
- February 18, 2008 -- Instructional Support & Enhancement
- March 24 - 28, 2008 -- Spring Break
- May 13, 2008 -- Election Day
- May 26, 2008 -- Memorial Day
Medication Any medication with form H5-18 signed by the doctor and parent should be brought to Mrs. Bridgett Cunningham, our school nurse in her office near the band room. This includes any O.T.C. medications. Thanks! Attendance
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 Absence - not being present in class or approved school activity. Any student who is physically absent from school must be counted absent.
Excused absence - (1) illness/injury verified by a medical excuse; (2) death in the immediate family (limited to three days per death); (3) legal or religious obligation; (4) failure of bus to run (note from bus driver or parent may be required; (5) approved school activities; and parent notes (high school: up to six days per term) and (elementary/ middle: up to six days per year).
Unexcused absence - any absences not covered above. Suspension days are unexcused absences
Early departure - any time a parent or guardian receives permission to sign out a student prior to the end of the instructional day
Skipping - any absence from school/class and/or approved school activity without administrative permission
Tardiness - entry to school or class after the designated starting time
Verification - written documentation explaining absences. Verification is due within three (3) days upon return to school.
Parent Notification Process
5 Absences
On the fifth (5th) unexcused absence, the school will notify the parent or guardian, and this is done once per year.
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.
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