Attendance Reminder

      Please remember that our school day begins at 8:10 AM and ends at 2:55 PM. After the tardy bell rings, parents are reminded to sign students in using lobby guard. Also, multiple tardies and/or early dismissals may affect your child’s attendance. Our administrators, attendance secretary and social worker monitor students’ attendance. It is very important to always send in an excuse when your child returns to school after an absence. This will help prevent the need for a conference with an administrator. Students are truant if they have 3 consecutive or 5 scattered UNEXCUSED absences. If you do not send in an excuse, the student will be considered truant. The social worker will then meet with the parent to implement an attendance improvement plan. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mrs. Watson, Attendance Secretary @ (803) 699-2700 extension 81020 You may also email your child’s excuse to: jawatson@richland2.org