Please keep in mind the importance of having your child in school and on time to class. Classes begin at 7:50 am and your student should be in the classroom when the bell rings at that time. Otherwise, the student will be marked "tardy".

The following information comes from Cobb County Policy JBD (Absences and Excuses):

Children may be temporarily excused from school:

1. when personally ill
2. when in their immediate family there is a serious illness or death
3. on special and recognized religious holidays observed by their faith
4. when mandated by order of government agencies (example:
preinduction physical exam for service in the armed forces or a
court order

A letter written by a parent/guardian explaining the reasons for absences should be presented by the student on his/her return to school. If a student is absent from school 20 or more days during the school year, a doctor's statement verifying an illness may be required.

After five (5) absences: The teacher will contact the parent or guardian by telephone, letter, or through parental conference.

After ten (10) absences: A letter will be sent from the principal or principal's designee to the parent or guardian. The letter will express concern about the student's attendance and will inform the parent that fifteen or more absences will result in a referral to the School Social Worker for further assistance regarding attendance.

After fifteen (15) absences: The principal or designee shall confer with the Social Worker to determine whether a referral is warranted.

Please note: If you need to change the way your student goes home in the afternoon you must send a note to your child's teacher indicating that change. Please remember that students are not dismissed from Sedalia Park between 2:00 pm and 2:20 pm.