- West Ashley High School
- Attendance FAQs
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Where is the Attendance Clerk located?
The Attendance Clerk is located in the Main Front Office.
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How late can I pick up my child?
Students can be signed out before 2:15. Students can be picked up in the car rider line after 2:15.
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Should I call the school to let someone know that my child will be absent today?
No. Phone calls can not be made to excuse an absence. An excuse document is needed to excuse an absence.
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Can I send someone that is not listed on the emergency contact list to pick up my child?
Students will only be released to their legal parent/guardian or someone listed on their school documents. State issued identification is required from anyone signing a student out and the student must be signed out prior to leaving the school grounds. It is against our school policy to release a student via telephone or email.
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What do I need to bring with me to sign my child out of school?
A state issued ID and the most recent custody papework, if needed.
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When and where can I turn in my excuse?
Your excuse(s) need to be turned into the Attendance Clerk in the front office by the end of the last lunch.
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What timeframe do I have to turn in my excuse?
Excuses must be turned in to the attendance office no later than 3 days after the absence.
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What information should be included on my excuse?
Excuses need to be legible and are only valid for the date(s) stated in the excuse. All excuses must contain the following information:
i. Date(s) of absence
ii. Name of student in print as it appears on the permanent record
iii. Reason for absence
iv. Legal signature of parent or guardian
v. A daytime contact phone number to be used for verification purposes
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When and where can I turn in my request to be released from school early?
Request to give permission for a student to leave early needs to be turned into the front office to the attendance clerk before 1st period is over to allow time for the request to be verified.
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Do I need to turn in an excuse for my absence if the nurse sends me home?
Yes. Any time you miss school an excuse is needed to excuse the absence.
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Do I need to sign out if the nurse sends me home?
Yes. If you are leaving campus you will need to sign out.
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How can I check my attendance?
Students can check their attendance through PowerSchool.
Parents can check their child's attendance through the Parent Portal.
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How many parent notes can I turn in?
10 is the limit on parent notes. Any parent notes turned in after the 10th note is considered an unexcused absence.
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When am I considered truant?
If you have 3 consecutive absences or 5 total absences then you are considered truant.
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When am I considered absent?
High school students will be counted absent for a full period if they miss more than half of the class period.