Student Attendance
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Student absenteeism can lead to low academic achievement, dropping out of school, delinquency and gang involvement. School districts that have established multi-systemic approaches and policies pertaining to student absenteeism typically experience fewer numbers of dropouts and a greater number of graduates.
The compulsory education law (N.J.S.A. 18A:38-28 through 31) requires all children between the ages of 6-16 to attend school. The attendance regulations (N.J.A.C. 6A:16-7.6), require each district board of education to develop, adopt and implement policies and procedures regarding the attendance of students, including the adoption of a definition of "unexcused absence" that counts towards truancy.
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Students enrolled at Bordentown Regional High School are expected to maintain regular attendance
throughout the school year. Attendance records are frequently requested by colleges, prospective employers
and schools to which students transfer. An irregular attendance pattern does not promote good academic
achievement and student progress.
To maximize the benefits of the educational experiences offered at Bordentown Regional High School, it is
essential for students to attend school on a daily basis. Interactions between students and teachers, as well
as insights to be gained from group discussions, are lost to the student when the student is not present in
class.
The Bordentown Regional School District Board of Education and the High School staff believe strongly that
all students should be on time and present for class every day. It is recognized, however, that there are some
occasions when a student cannot be present. The attendance regulations given below have been developed
to strongly discourage unnecessary absences and prevent truancy.
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