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SNOW DAYS As you know, we have had two snow days so far this year (December 12th and January 8th). These two days will be made up on June 2nd and June 3rd. In the event of further snow days, school will be extended to June 4th and June 5th with the IS Day moved to the day following the last instructional day. The parameters of this year’s school calendar allow us to make-up only 4 snow days. Therefore, the very last possible day for school to be in session for students this year will be Friday, June 5th. The exact date will be determined by the number of snow days we have.
Possible Semester Change The second school term/semester is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, January 20th. High school finals are scheduled for Thursday, January 15th and Friday, January 16th. Therefore, if there is a snow day on either Thursday, January 15th or Friday, January 16th, the semester/term change will be delayed by one day to Wednesday, January 21st in order to complete finals. Should both January 15th and 16th be snow days, the semester/term change would be delayed by two days to Thursday, January 22nd. Delays on either day will NOT alter the semester/term change. If the semester/term change is delayed, all grade reporting/report card dates will be delayed accordingly. ************************************** 
************************************** If you have a TI 84 Plus , TI 84 Plus Silver Edition or the NEW TI Nspire, please donate your proof of purchase to the WHS Math Department. We can use these to get free technology for the Math Department and students at Winfield High School. Thanks! 
Report Cards June 4-13, 2009 (mailed) (This is tenative)
Counselor's Dept. Link
School Calendar
Following is the 2008-2009 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 included.
No School for Students on the Following Days: - October 13, 2008 - Instructional Support and Enhancement Day
- November 4, 2008 - General Election
- November 11, 2008 - Veteran's Day
- November 26 - 28, 2008 - Thanksgiving Break
- December 23 - January 2, 2009 - Winter Break
- January 19, 2009 - Martin Luther King's Birthday
- February 16, 2009 - Instructional Support and Enhancement Day
- April 10, 2009 - Instructional Support and Enhancement Day
- April 13 - 17, 2009 - Spring Break
- May 25, 2009 - 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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