2020-2021 Handbook Changes: 1. Page 8: Alternative Kindergarten is now a full day program (4 days per week) 2. Page 14: Attendance - Tardies a. Changes in Attendance Language: i. Excused absences include student illness, medical appointments, family obligations, and other merited cases when arrangements have been made in advance with the principal. More than 10 days missed per school year is considered excessive except in the case of extended illness or unusual circumstances. After 20 days missed, the county attorney will be notified to meet with the administration and county attorney to make an attendance plan for the student.
b. Changes in Tardies Language: i. Students who are habitually tardy from school are a cause of great concern among teachers, administrators, and fellow students. When students are late to school, he/she is missing out on opportunities for socialization and student-teacher interaction, both of which are valuable pieces to your child’s school day. 3 tardies will equal 1 absence. Parents of students who have excessive tardies from school will be recommended for a mediation meeting and develop a plan of action with the Washington County Attorney or representative as well as with MPCSD administration, following the excessive absences protocol listed above.
3. Page 15: Social Media/Video and Audio Recordings (Including Photos)
a. At no time are students or visitors authorized to video capture, photograph, or audio record others in the school building, on school property (to include school vehicles), or at school activities (unless recording a public performance, such an assembly, concert, contest, etc.), without the permission of other parties captured in the video, audio, or photo. b. ** Capturing of video, audio, or photos is not permitted if it violates copyright laws, or includes content that is disparaging toward others (either due to the content of the video, photo, or audio itself or how the content is disseminated) or encourages or depicts violation of other school policies or state or federal law. c. ** MPCSD is not responsible for lost or stolen personal devices when brought to school for personal use.
4. Page 20: Children should be fever-free for 72 hours without the aid of medication, before returning to school following an illness. (changed from 24 hours based on recommendations from MPCSD Nurses)
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