Attendance Policy Guidelines (Policy 4400)

Attendance in school and participation in class are integral parts of academic achievement and the teaching-learning process. Through regular attendance, students develop patterns of behavior essential to professional and personal success in life. Regular attendance by every student is mandatory. 

Parents and legal guardians are responsible for ensuring that students attend and remain at school daily.

The following attendance guidelines are approved for Bladen County Schools and should be referred to when determining student promotion or retention. 

2024-2025 Attendance Guidelines	Principal/School Follows LEA Policy	Waiver required for promotion/retention Committee Review and Hearing	Superintendent Decision (Review of waiver and documentation)
Elementary and Middle School K-8	Up to 20 absences Total excused and unexcused	21-29 absences Waiver Required Minimum Documentation: 3,6,10 day notices Conference notifications Evidence of counselor or social worker involvement	30 or more absences during the school year
High School 9-12	Up to 10 absences per semester per course Total excused and unexcused	11-14 absences Waiver Required Minimum Documentation: 3,6,10 day notices Conference Notifications Evidence of counselor or social worker involvement	15 or more absences  per course per semester