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Cuyahoga Heights Middle and High Schools June 2017 Volume 2, Issue 11 The Monthly Update PLANNING AHEAD June 2 HS Exams—Social Studies and Spanish Early Release at 12:20 p.m. June 5 HS Exams—Math, ELA and Nutrition Early Release at 12:20 p.m. June 6 HS Exams—Science and Health Early Release at 11:20 a.m. 8th Grade Promotion at 8:00 a.m. Students’ Last Day of School June 7 Records Day Teachers’ Last Day of School July 31 Official Fall Sports Practice Begins August 8 9th Grade and New HS Students Orientation at 6:30 p.m. August 10 6th Grade and New MS Students Orientation at 6:00 p.m. August 17 Begin 2017-18 School Year! CHS Families, Where did the time go? As I reflect on the past 10 months, I can hardly believe how fast the school year went. Through all of the highs and lows, our student body has much to celebrate for the multitude of accomplishments achieved either individually, as a class, or as a school. Whether it was qualifying for a state competition, surviving the hardest class ever taken, learning to play an instrument, or demonstrating improvement in school, all of our students can be pleased with the progress they made. They should also celebrate how they achieved goals. Most often, our students do so with character and class. This is not to say they are perfect, but I wouldn’t trade our students for any others! Thank you, part one. With the 2016-17 school year coming to a close, I want to thank you for your support of our district and the education of your children. Beyond being an educator, I am a husband and father. Having two school-aged children, I live the schooling experience along with you. I recall that when my first son (now a junior!) boarded the school bus for his first day of kindergarten, I realized that from that day forward he would be less influenced by “dad” and more influenced by his peers, his teachers, and the leadership of the district. At that moment, I fully internalized the importance and responsibility of my profession. Thank you for choosing our district and for entrusting us with the education and safety of your students. Thank you, part two. I also want to express how grateful I am to work in such a terrific school district. I have been fortunate to experience, on a daily basis, the effects of students, staff, and community working together for the common goal of student success and achievement. A district as unique as ours, however, can also be fragile and vulnerable. Having been in education for 22 years and from my experience working in another school district, I know that what we have at CHS is special, and I will continue to work dutifully to make Cuyahoga Heights Schools a place of which all can be proud. I wish you all a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable summer with family and friends. If possible, slow down, do something fun, and make memories with your children that neither of you will forget! Matt Young Principal 6-12 Principal’s Message

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Page 1: Cuyahoga Heights Middle and High Schools The Monthly … parent newsletter.pdfCuyahoga Heights Middle and High Schools Volume 2, Issue 11 June 2017 The Monthly Update PLANNING AHEAD

Cuyahoga Heights Middle and High Schools

June 2017 Volume 2, Issue 11

The Monthly Update

PLANNING AHEAD

June 2

HS Exams—Social

Studies and Spanish

Early Release at 12:20

p.m.

June 5

HS Exams—Math,

ELA and Nutrition

Early Release at 12:20

p.m.

June 6

HS Exams—Science

and Health

Early Release at 11:20

a.m.

8th Grade Promotion at

8:00 a.m.

Students’ Last Day of

School

June 7

Records Day

Teachers’ Last Day of

School

July 31

Official Fall Sports

Practice Begins

August 8

9th Grade and New HS

Students Orientation at

6:30 p.m.

August 10

6th Grade and New

MS Students

Orientation at 6:00

p.m.

August 17

Begin 2017-18 School

Year!

CHS Families,

Where did the time go?

As I reflect on the past 10 months, I can hardly believe how fast the school year went.

Through all of the highs and lows, our student body has much to celebrate for the multitude

of accomplishments achieved either individually, as a class, or as a school. Whether it was

qualifying for a state competition, surviving the hardest class ever taken, learning to play an

instrument, or demonstrating improvement in school, all of our students can be pleased with

the progress they made. They should also celebrate how they achieved goals. Most often, our

students do so with character and class. This is not to say they are perfect, but I wouldn’t

trade our students for any others!

Thank you, part one.

With the 2016-17 school year coming to a close, I want to thank you for your support of our

district and the education of your children. Beyond being an educator, I am a husband and

father. Having two school-aged children, I live the schooling experience along with you. I

recall that when my first son (now a junior!) boarded the school bus for his first day of

kindergarten, I realized that from that day forward he would be less influenced by “dad” and

more influenced by his peers, his teachers, and the leadership of the district. At that

moment, I fully internalized the importance and responsibility of my profession. Thank you

for choosing our district and for entrusting us with the education and safety of your students.

Thank you, part two.

I also want to express how grateful I am to work in such a terrific school district. I have been

fortunate to experience, on a daily basis, the effects of students, staff, and community

working together for the common goal of student success and achievement. A district as

unique as ours, however, can also be fragile and vulnerable. Having been in education for 22

years and from my experience working in another school district, I know that what we have

at CHS is special, and I will continue to work dutifully to make Cuyahoga Heights Schools a

place of which all can be proud.

I wish you all a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable summer with family and friends. If possible,

slow down, do something fun, and make memories with your children that neither of you

will forget!

Matt Young

Principal 6-12

Principal’s Message

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Successful students exhibit a combination of successful attitudes and behaviors as well as

intellectual capacity. They are responsible, active, prepared, organized and goal-oriented.

This month, four students were recognized for demonstrating diligence:

Week of May 1—Kayla Vallee, nominated by Mrs. Wilson

Week of May 8—Madison Knaack, nominated by Mr. Roy

Week of May 15—Joe Connors, nominated by Mr. Pesicka

Week of May 22—Jonathon Nejman, nominated by Mrs. Labenz

Week of May 29—Julia Patterson, nominated by Mrs. Douglas

Week of May 29—Antonio Chieffallo, nominated by Ms. Cellura

May Pride Tribe—Successful

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The following students have been selected in grades 6–12 as our Students of the Month. These

students perform exemplary in the classroom and are positive role models to their peers.

Congratulations to the following students:

12th Grade—Kali Kightlinger

11th Grade—Rachel Ewelt

10th Grade—Logan Diedrich

9th Grade—Anthony Zahtilla

8th Grade—Joseph Jakubczak

7th Grade—Mia Spicer

6th Grade—Hyatt Taylor

May Students of the Month

During May, high school student-athletes nominated by their coaches were recognized as athletes

of the week for excelling in athletic performance, leadership and sportsmanship. Those student-

athletes were:

Nick Frye, Baseball

RJ Dean, Boys Baseball

Gianni Rosa, Track & Field

Please visit the Cuyahoga Heights calendar on our website for dates and times for all events and

for an opportunity to see our student-athletes in action.

Athletes of the Month—May

The following Cuyahoga Heights students were selected for displaying characteristics that are

helping our school “Reach New HEIGHTS: Helpful, Engaged, Inspired, Grateful, Honest,

Tolerant, and Successful”:

Week of May 1—Tess Conroy (MS) and Purva Chauhan (HS)

Week of May 8—Brady Pinter (MS) and Jake Lasky (HS)

Week of May 15—Alex Krocker (MS) and Olivia Jisa (HS)

HEIGHTS Students for May

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On May 28, sixty-six students graduated to become our newest CHHS alumni. Class

President Jasmine Adkins, Salutatorian Delaney Dalton, and Valedictorian Gabriella

Menkhaus provided words of reflection and inspiration as the Class of 2017 concluded

their time at Cuyahoga Heights. Thank you to all who assisted with the Commencement

ceremony!

Class of 2017 Graduates

Congratulations to the Class of 2017!

Jarrett Criswell Adams Matthew Michael Harris Jeffery Allen Parker

Jasmine Elise Adkins Genna Carroll Harshbarger Vito Alexander Pavlovic

Neena Rae Allen Faith Elizabeth Harwood Glenn David Petras

Miranda Francis Allison Leah Michelle Henley Gianni Vincent Rosa

Matthew David Blake Jonathan Thomas Hopkins Nathan Edward Schroeder

Alyssa Theresa Blogna Amanda Lynn Keller Natalie Anne Schweitzer

Allison Elaine Borowy Kali Ann Kightlinger Tyler Daniel Selig

Benjamin Alan Borsuk Aviana Raine King Mark Elliott Shafer

Jennifer Rose Cerny David Matthew Koon Bryanne Michelle Skerl

Lexi Shay Ciolek Mary Brennan Lasky Joseph Robert Stefanko

Dominic Richard Collins Brett Andrew Lowther Morgan Marie Sweeney

Howard Eugene Combs III Jacob Michael Mallos Henley Lukas Taylor

Delaney Louise Dalton Taylor Cassius Martin Veronica Jayne Hein Terrigno

Emilee Nicole Davis Theodore Monroe McClain Steven Austin Truman

Robert James Dean Chad Michael McDaniel Lexi Marie Turner

Leah Ann Dzik Gabriella Agnes Menkhaus Alexis Kay Vallee

Evan Michael Ellacott Hannah Mae Michalski Robert Nicholas Vance

James Patrick Finnerty Jaron Jordan Moriarity Thomas Anthony Washko

Emily Ann Foote Christopher Thomas Mortensen Ryan Michael Whitehead

Nicholas Clyde Frye Kayla Michelle Nero Taylor Lynn Wilson

Jessica Ann Gray Katrina Faith Orr Bailey Walter Wolski

Nathan Edward Griffiths Nicholas Donald Pallini Jesse James Woodall

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Family and friends are cordially invited to join the administration and middle school staff

as we celebrate the promotion of the eighth grade class to high school. The promotion will

be held on Tuesday, June 6 at 8:00 a.m. in the Paul L. Baumgardner Theater. The awards

assembly and promotion ceremony precedes 5th grade graduation. Eighth grade students

may leave after the ceremony with their parents only, although we encourage them to stay

to participate in Field Day activities. Students should report to school at the regular time.

Appropriate attire is required. Light refreshments will follow in the North Gym.

Congratulations to the following 8th grade students:

Eighth Grade Promotion

Ryan Arnold Julia Harris Emma Patterson

Scott Bernstein April Hedrick Garrett Pazey

Cassandra Bloam Eoin Honsaker Kent Petras

Nolan Borowy Michael Hopkins Camden Pluth

Payton Boyert Beau Horky James Revay

Gavin Brooks Presley Innocenzi Dominic Rodriguez

Daniel Burns Joseph Jakubczak Mira Sekerak

Logan Cohara Kara Jesonosky Madelynn Stiegelmeyer

Matthew Connors Mackenna Kanzig Calvin Taylor

Joshua Davis Matthew Kapinski Gwyn Taylor

Scott Diedrich Monica Menkhaus Darien Tillett

Aidan Dopson Nikolas Mormile Anna Umphrey

Sydney Dyer Carter Murray Madison Vance

Megan Ellis Fiona Navarra Makenna Voytek

Kelly Finnerty Jonathon Nejman Jaxson Williams

Olivia Galek Kyle Novak Charles Wilson

Edward Gee Bryonna Parks Rebekah Wilson

Courtney Glover Devon Patel

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On Saturday, May 20, 25 members of the Middle School Orchestra travelled to Sandusky to compete in

the Music In The Parks Festival. They performed at Perkins High School and played 3 pieces for 2

collegiate judges. They earned a rating of Excellent and won 3rd place in their category. The judges also

provided constructive comments and complimented the group on how they followed the conductor. The

group spent the rest of the day in the park.

MS Orchestra Performs

In March Spanish students took the National Spanish Exam (NSE). The mission of the NSE is

to recognize student achievement and to promote language proficiency in the study of the Spanish. This

rigorous test was given to a total of 169,697 students in the spring of 2016.

This year, Cuyahoga Heights is proud to announce that 21 of our own high school students earned awards

of distinction based on their language skill ratings in vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension, and

listening comprehension. Any student earning a medal is also eligible for senior scholarships, global

citizen scholarships and junior travel awards.

Earning a Silver Medal (85th – 94th percentiles) are Matthew Blake and Mara Voytek.

Earning a Bronze Medal (75th – 84th percentiles) is Lauren Adamo.

Earning a National Honorable Mention (the 50th through 74th percentile) are: Darci Bundus,

Katherine Davis, Tifany Garic, Jade Kapis, Bernadette Menkhaus, Emma Morrow, Caileigh Dalton,

Kelly Orlowski, Julia Patterson, Meghan Bowden, Katina Tritsarolis, Nicolette Krocker, Megan

Pech, Jordan Sturgill, Ada Gee, Eric Holler, Alexis Martin, and Madison Pazey.

¡Felicidades!

National Spanish Exam Results

7th Grade Future City Project

What will life be like 100 years from now? Our 7th graders are exploring this question as a culminating

project to the reading they are doing. In the book Tuck Everlasting, the main characters get a glimpse of

life in their town fifty years in the future. In The Giver, the setting is a community in the distant

future. So, our seventh graders are designing 3D models to help illustrate their thoughts to create a future

city. Each student is working in groups in one of twelve sectors, such as Transportation, Recreation, Food

or Communication.

This project is interesting in that it incorporates all core disciplines into one. Students are using their

Tech Ed skills by utilizing a program called Autodesk Inventor Professional to first come up with a

blueprint of their structures. In Math, they need to make their dimensions to scale and report them

out. One inch is equivalent to five feet in our product. In Science, students have to consider various ideas

such as the pH levels of the soil and how to make life sustainable. In Social Studies, students need to

communicate with each other to figure out how government will operate in their sector. In English,

students are writing a building permit and using their communication skills to write a speech for visitors

to our city in the year 2117.

If you would like to see their finished project, please plan on visiting us in the auditorium on June 1st any

time between 9:10 - 10:30, and again between 11:10 and 12:30, that is, 3rd, 4th, 6th and 7th periods.

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CHHS is pleased to offer three ACT Preparation Sessions. Students will receive the following benefits

from taking these classes:

Learn test-taking strategies

Take three timed practice tests in each subject area (excluding writing)

ACT format grading with test score calculation

Review results with an opportunity to ask questions

Session 1—Completed!

Session 2 classes will occur on the following dates and times:

Wednesday, July 5, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - English, Room 301

Wednesday, July 12, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Science, Room 362

Wednesday, July 19, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Reading, Room 301

Wednesday, July 26, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Math, Room 365

Session 3 class will occur on the following date and time:

Sunday, August 13, 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. - Room 365

Students will take a full test in all four subject areas on this day.

CHHS students currently in Grades 10 and 11 who plan to attend college should consider registering for

all three of these sessions. Students interested in attending Session 2 classes should call the High School

Main Office at 216-429-5707 ASAP!

The only student requirement is to purchase and bring the Cracking the ACT with 6 Practice Tests, 2017

Edition: The Techniques, Practice, and Review You Need to Score Higher book with you to the class,

which can be purchased by clicking the following link: ACT Prep 2017.

Please refrain from working on tests in the booklet because we will use these in our review sessions. You

may work with the online tests for your own review.

A big thank you goes out to the teachers who will be donating their time to help better prepare our

students for the ACT Test!

ACT Preparation Classes at CHHS - Sign Up Now!

2017-18 ACT Dates

ACT Test Dates and Deadlines

ACT Test Date Registration Deadline Late Registration ACT Scores Available

September 9, 2017 August 4, 2017 August 5-18, 2017* September 19, 2017

October 28, 2017 September 22, 2017 September 23-October

6, 2017

November 14, 2017

December 9, 2017 November 3, 2017 November 4-17, 2017 December 21, 2017

February 10, 2018 January 5, 2018 January 6-19, 2018 February 21, 2018

April 14, 2018 March 9, 2018 March 10-23, 2018 April 24, 2018

June 9, 2018 May 4, 2018 May 5-18, 2018 June 21, 2018

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Mrs. Wanyerka’s 8th grade class designed a google site for summer reading. By

clicking the link below or by selecting the appropriate link under student resources on

our school's home page, students are taken to a site that lists novels recommended by

students for students. Students may click on a novel of interest to obtain information on

the author, reading level, novel summary and additional websites to view.

https://sites.google.com/cuyhts.org/summerreading2017/

Summer Reading for Middle School Students

Before we know it, August will be here and we will be looking to the start of a new

school year. Here are some important events and dates for students grades 6—12:

July 31—Official starting date for all Fall Sports

August 1—Band Camp begins

August 8—High School Schedule Pick-Up and Parking Registration in Cafeteria

7:00 a.m.—9:00 a.m. for 12th Grade

9:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m. for 11th Grade

1:00 p.m.—2:00 p.m. for 10th Grade

August 8—Freshman & New HS Student Orientation

6:30 p.m.—8:00 p.m. in the Auditorium

9th Grade Schedule Pick-Up

August 10—Middle School Schedule Pick-Up in Cafeteria

4:00 p.m.—6:00 p.m. for 7th and 8th Grade

August 10—6th Grade & New MS Student Orientation

6:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m. in the Auditorium

6th Grade Schedule Pick-Up

August 17—First Day of School

Open House at 5:00 p.m.

Community Pep Rally at 7:30 p.m.

Planning for August

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Middle School

Middle school course placements are determined by students' state testing scores,

current GPA, and teacher recommendations. You will be notified of your student's final

course placement once we receive 2016-17 test results which are due in June from The

Ohio Department of Education. The placement process can be found in the Program of

Studies. Please click the links or visit the CHMS website for more information.

High School

Cuyahoga Heights High School course selections are based on teacher

recommendations, core course requirements and the student's interests. Course requests

have been reviewed by your student's counselor, Mrs. Douglas, and she met with

individual students whose initial course requests were in conflict.

At this time, High School students may stop by the Guidance Office to pick up a copy of

their “Course Requests” verifications during summer hours. This document lists the

requests that students are scheduled to take during 2017-18. If the student wishes to

change his/her course request information, please schedule an appointment with Mrs.

Douglas by emailing her ([email protected]) or contacting Mrs. Mudra (preferred)

at 216-429-5770.

Please refer to the “Planning for August” section of this newsletter for final schedule

distribution dates for Grades 6-12.

Final Schedules for Students in August

Automation and Robotics, the second course in the Gateway to Technology program,

will be offered to those 8th grade students enrolled in Algebra I. This semester-long

course is designed for students to trace the history, development, and influence of

automation and robotics. Students will learn about mechanical systems, energy transfer,

machine automation and computer control systems. Students will learn how to program

using ROBOTC. Students will acquire knowledge and skills in problem solving,

teamwork collaboration and innovation.

Mrs. Labenz will notify students by mail of their eligibility in July, and the response to

“opt out” must be returned by August 1, 2017. Enrollment in this project-based course

will replace one semester of the Intervention and Enrichment Period. Please contact

Mrs. Labenz ([email protected]) with questions.

New 2017-18 Technology Course for Eligible 8th

Grade Students

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Major Change to Ohio School Attendance Law - PLEASE Review

TRUANCY AND ATTENDANCE

"Habitual" and "Chronic" Truancy

HB 410 changes the manner in which a child of compulsory school age who is absent from school without

legitimate excuse may be prosecuted under the juvenile justice system. Under continuing law, a child is "of

compulsory school age" if the child is between 6 and 18 years old or if the child is formally enrolled in

kindergarten.

First, the HB 410 eliminates the law's distinction between "habitual truants" and "chronic truants" and,

accordingly, revises the way that a child may be adjudicated a delinquent child for habitual truancy. Under the

act, a child who has been adjudicated a "habitual truant" and who violates a court order regarding that

adjudication may further be adjudicated a delinquent child. The concept of "chronic truant" is eliminated.

HB 410 also revises the statutory definition of "habitual truant," using hours instead of days. Under the act, a

child is an "habitual truant" when absent without legitimate excuse for 30 or more consecutive hours, 42 or

more hours in one school month, or 72 or more hours in a school year. Formerly, an "habitual truant" was one

who was absent for five or more consecutive school days, seven or more school days in one month, or 12 or

more school days in a school year. Under former law, a "chronic truant" was a child who was absent without

legitimate excuse for seven or more consecutive school days, ten or more school days in one school month, or

15 or more school days in a school year. Such a child could be adjudicated a delinquent child.

School Policies on Absences

New or Amended Policy Required

The act requires each school district, educational service center, community school, and STEM school,

beginning with the 2017-2018 school year, to adopt a new or amended policy to guide employees in

addressing and ameliorating student absences.

That policy must include as an intervention strategy all of the statutorily prescribed actions "if applicable."

Under former law, the list of interventions was permissive.

While the substance of the statutorily prescribed interventions are largely retained, the act does require the

policy to provide a truancy intervention plan for any student who is absent with or without legitimate

excuse from the public school the child is supposed to attend for 38 or more hours in one school month,

or 65 or more hours in a school year. Prior law permitted a policy to provide a truancy intervention

program for an habitual truant.

The act also removes a requirement that each school district incorporate into the policy as an intervention

strategy the assignment of a habitual truant to an alternative school if an alternative school has been

established.

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Major Change to Ohio School Attendance Law - Continued

Notice of Excessive Absences

The act requires that the attendance officer of a public school notify a child's parent, guardian, or

custodian if the child is absent with or without legitimate excuse from the public school the child is

supposed to attend for 38 or more hours in one school month, or 65 or more hours in a school year. That

notice must be made, in writing, within seven days after the date of the absence that triggered the notice

requirement.

Absence Intervention Team

Within ten days after the absences of a student surpass the threshold for an habitual truant, the act

requires a school principal or chief administrator or the district superintendent to assign the student to

an absence intervention team. Within 14 school days after the assignment, the team must develop an

intervention plan for that student in an effort to reduce or eliminate further absences. As par t of the

absence intervention plan, the district or school may, in its discretion, contact the appropriate juvenile court

and ask to have the student informally enrolled in the court's alternative to adjudication. If a district or school

chooses to have students informally enrolled in the alternative to adjudication, the district or school must

develop a written policy regarding the use of, and selection process for, that program to ensure fairness.

The act permits a school principal or chief administrator to establish an absence intervention team or series of

teams, and requires a district superintendent, or the superintendent's designee, to establish an absence

intervention team to be used by district schools that do not establish their own teams. Membership of each

team may vary based on the needs of each individual student, but must include: (1) a representative from the

child's school district or school, (2) another representative from the child's school district or school who knows

the child, and (3) the child's parent (or parent's designee), or the child's guardian, custodian, guardian ad litem,

or temporary custodian. The team also may include a school psychologist, counselor, or social worker, or a

representative of a public or nonprofit agency designed to assist students and families in reducing absences.

Each intervention plan must vary based on the individual needs of the student. But each plan must state

that the attendance officer must file a complaint in the juvenile court not later than 61 days after the

date the plan was implemented, if the child has refused to participate in, or failed to make satisfactory

progress on, the intervention plan or an alternative to adjudication. Furthermore, within seven days

after the plan's development, the district or school must make reasonable efforts to provide the student's

parent, guardian, custodian, guardian ad litem, or temporary custodian with written notice of the plan.

The State Board of Education must develop a format for parental permission to ensure compliance with the

federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, related federal regulations, and state law on student

privacy for use of each absence intervention team.

The act also expressly permits school districts and schools to consult or partner with public and nonprofit

agencies to provide assistance as appropriate to students and their families in reducing absences, even outside

the operation of an absence intervention team.

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Major Change to Ohio School Attendance Law - Continued

Parental Engagement

The act requires the district superintendent or school principal or chief administrator to select the

members of an absence intervention team within seven school days of the triggering absence and

requires at least three meaningful, good faith attempts to secure participation of the student's parent,

guardian, custodian, guardian ad litem, or temporary custodian within that time.

The district must inform the parent of the parent's right to appear by designee if the parent responds to

the attempts to secure participation but is unable to participate for any reason.

If the parent, guardian, or custodian fails to respond, the school district must: (1) investigate whether

the failure to respond triggers mandatory reporting to the county public childrens services agency, and

(2) instruct the absence intervention team to develop a plan for the child without the child's parent,

guardian, or custodian.

Summary of Duties

The following table summarizes the responsibilities of a school district or school at each stage of the truancy

intervention process:

Triggering Instance Steps to be Taken

Student is absent (excused or unexcused) for 38 or more

hours in one school month or 65 or more hours in one

school year.

District or school's new policy must include

developing a truancy intervention plan for any

student who meets this absence trigger.

District or school must provide written notice to the

parent, within seven days of the triggering absence.

District or school may utilize any other intervention

strategies contained in the new policy.

Student is absent (unexcused) for 30 or more consecutive

hours, 42 or more hours in one school month, or 72 hours

in one school year.

District or school must assign the student to an

absence intervention team within seven days of the

triggering absence.

District or school must make three meaningful, good

faith attempts to secure participation of the parent and

investigate whether a failure to participate warrants a

report to child protective services.

Within 14 days of assignment of a team, the team

must develop an absence intervention plan. Within

seven days of the plan's development, the district or

school must provide written notice of that plan to the

parent.

District or school may contact the court about

informal enrollment of the child in an alternative to

adjudication.

Student refuses to participate or fails to make satisfactory

progress on absence intervention plan.

Attendance officer must file a complaint in the juvenile

court not later than 61 days after plan implementation.

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