Attendance

Consistent school attendance is critical for student achievement.  If students are not present, they cannot benefit from classroom instruction.  State attendance laws require student attendance for course credit and grade-level promotion.  

To be promoted to the next grade and/or receive credit for high school courses, students may not be absent from school or class for more than ten (10) days for yearlong courses, or five (5) days for semester courses, unless the absences are excused by a medical doctor's written statement or principal's approval.

Students are considered truant after three (3) consecutive or five (5) cumulative days of absence not excused by a medical doctor's written statement, proof of bereavement, or principal's approval.

An Attendance Intervention Plan (AIP) for truancy will be developed by the school/district and become part of a student's discipline record.  These records will remain with a student until graduation from Horry County Schools.  The AIP will help to establish goals for regular attendance and will be monitored to ensure compliance.  Non-compliance with the plan may result in legal proceedings through Family Court.

District attendance policies can be found here.

Please contact Mrs. Naureen Watkins with any questions or concerns regarding attendance at (843) 650-5543 or NWatkins@horrycountyschools.net.