Attendance Notice
Students who are habitually absent, for excused and/or unexcused reasons, may receive an Attendance Notice and not be eligible to participate in extracurricular activities. Weekly reports are generated through Skyward related to attendance. The Attendance Notice will be regularly reviewed and monitored by school administration. Any changes to your attendance status will be communicated promptly. This notice is effective immediately upon receipt and will remain in effect for the duration of the school year. If the student’s attendance does not comply with school policies, the following consequences will occur: The student will be subject to progressive disciplinary action consistent with Florida Statutes Section 1003.24 and the P.K. Yonge Code of Student Conduct, including possible dismissal from P. K. Yonge.
Tardies
- When a student reaches five (5) tardies within one (1) period, there will be a conversation with the student and Behavior Coach/Administrator and the parent will be contacted.
- When a student reaches ten (10) tardies, the parent will be contacted again.
- When a student reaches fifteen (15) tardies, the parent will be contacted, and an Attendance Notice will be given by hard copy to the student and an email to parent.
- For every five (5) tardies after the attendance notice, the student will receive a referral for tardiness (1 point referral). The referrals may lead to progressive disciplinary action, up to dismissal from P. K. Yonge.
Absences
- When a student reaches five (5) unexcused absences within a semester, there will be a conversation with the student and Behavior Coach/Administrator, and the parent will be contacted.
- When a student reaches ten (10) unexcused absences within a semester, the parent will be contacted again, and an Attendance Notice will be given.
- When a student reaches fifteen (15) unexcused absences within a semester, we will convene the attendance review board, and dismissal procedures will begin.
Academic Notice
Students must maintain a grade of Approaching/C or better in all of their classes. Leniency may be exercised for students who are taking advantage of faculty resources, help sessions, tutoring, academic study hall, etc. The student must meet the terms of the Academic Notice, or the student will be subject to progressive action consistent with the Pupil Progression Plan, including possible consideration for dismissal.
- School counselors will pull D/F reports at the end of each semester.
- At the end of each nine (9) weeks, names of students who have academic issues will be shared with coaches, faculty, etc.
- Students who are consistently failing coursework will be put on probation from extracurriculars for an agreed upon period of time; parents and other stakeholders will be notified.
- Students who continue to demonstrate academic issues will be required to withdraw from participation in extracurricular activities for nine (9) weeks (depending on when the action was initiated, administration discretion); parents and other stakeholders will be notified.
- If academic issues continue at the end of the semester, students may be subject to dismissal from P.K. Yonge.
Behavior Notice
Students must not have excessive disciplinary issues; more than five (5) behavior points in a school year may prevent them from participation in extracurriculars.
- The behavior coach monitors the number of points students receive based on referrals/infractions.
- When a student generates five (5) points, a Behavior Notice is given.
- If behavior issues continue, students will be put on probation from extracurriculars for an agreed upon period of time; parents and other stakeholders will be notified.
- Students who continue to demonstrate behavior issues will be required to withdraw from participation in extracurricular activities for 4.5/9 weeks (depending on when the action was initiated, administration discretion); parents and other stakeholders will be notified.