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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]That is not true at all. Yes, they are taking attendance and have also asked parents to report to the teacher any absences (as you would normally do). At no point I have felt threatened by the school admin.

If you believe that explaining a kid how to brush their teeth or engage in any practical life lessons, then I suggest to reevaluate if Montessori is right for your family.
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I am so tired of SSMA boosters simply lying. It's one thing if you want to argue that the school is correct to refer families to CPS but why would you lie. The news and notes sent out on April 12th stated "Attendance, even virtual, is essential to student progress and achievement. Beginning on Tuesday, April 15th, SSMA parents of students not logging into Google Classroom/Hangout will receive an Attendance Report Notice.  As in the past, students with 5-7 absences will receive a call from a member of the Attendance Team and your Guide— to find out how we can support your child’s virtual attendance. Unfortunately 10 or more  “absences “ will be referred to Child and Family Services Agency."[/quote]

Former SSMA family here. Totally NOT defending the school for many of it's issues. But, I think your privilege is showing if you have a big issue with the attendance. Your kid is very lucky to have you at home with him/her, reading, teaching, getting to log into class meetings, etc. Not all families are so lucky. And yes, your child likely is in class with kids who don't have a great home life, in abusive situations, are being left alone all day, don't have enough to eat, etc etc. If a child is absent from virtual "school" for multiple days, this could be an indication of a dangerous issue at home, and schools should have a duty to report that to the proper authorities. [/quote]

Wow, really?

I think you're the one whose privilege is showing.  MANY parents have better things to do than assure their preschooler's attendance at a zoom meeting.  Many parents don't have enough screens or time for that.

OP, please take these borderline crazy responses from parents about definitely crazy policies of the school as confirmation that yes, SSMA is still that bad.  We tried it many years ago and could tell very quickly that it was not a good fit.  It appears we made the right decision.  And that it's still a really out of whack school.[/quote]

Exactly! For me the issue is less what the policy is our who has privilege or whatever and rather the fact that the school has such crazy boosters that they are simply lying about what the school is saying. Dr. Rodriguez sends out news and notes that say 10 absences will lead to a CPS referral and parents are on here swearing it never happened. SSMA PTA tells you to reject the evidence of your eyes ears.[/quote]

They're likely trying to pull up their attendance stats because they know they're in for a tough charter review next winter.[/quote]

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