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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]When  I was in MCPS (ok, 20 years ago), 3 unexcused tardies = 1 unexcused absence, and 5 unexcused absences = fail the course.

If someone was out due to medical issues or the like, that was an _excused_ absence so they wouldn't fail the course.

It sounds like these are unexcused absences. Why aren't the rules being strictly enforced? It's unfair to both good students and bad students if the rules being set aren't being followed.

Do these same students skipping school all the time think they can pull the same student when they have a real job? [b]We're not preparing students for the real world if we raise them with that mindset.[/b][/quote]

I've been in the education field a long time, and what you've said is the truth. We aren't doing these kids a favor. We should be providing support, mentors, ongoing mtgs with school counselor, visits with the school nurse, and financial assistance for books/materials, etc if needed. [b]We need to be helping these students have a future.[/b] [/quote]

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