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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I can only speak anecdotally but it seems to be high in our HS. It not just athletes either. Would love to hear from teachers about this. [/quote]

I am a parent of high school kids and I am traditionally very strict about attendance.

This year, with all the 3 and 4 day weeks and almost no 5 day weeks, I have completely dropped my strict attendance requirements for my high schoolers.

If FCPS doesn't care about having kids in school, why should parents or students?

As long as my kid is current on homework and doesn't have a test or presentation due, and they feel like skipping school, I simply say yes.

I never, ever would have allowed this with my older kids.

But with this stupid pointless schedule, attendance is not a priority in FCPS, so it's ok if my kid misses when they feel like this.

I am not the only high school parent that feels this way.  Many high school parents are openly discussing the same thing.

Consistent attendance in FCPS is no longer an important priority for the district.

Take days off whenever your teen feels like it, as long as the work is turned in.[/quote]

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