Jeanne
1 illegal absence: School attempts face to face
3 illegal absences in a month: School calls C&Y (C&Y refers to Children and Youth, Social Services, Dept of Children and Welfare, etc.) who will then track your child's attendance (at least 2 times a week) for up to (which means ALL) 90 days, 5 days after verbal there will be a home visit, and w/in 10 a "meeting" w/the family, "truant" youth, school district and C&Y to "resolve" truant issues. The info from the meeting to be provided to the school probation officer and any other nosy body. C&Y then "discuss" (or threaten really) what will happen if said behavior continues.
Brilliant, so if you SEND the note in with your child and your child either doesn't hand it in or loses it, you are in for a world of trouble because the school isn't going to bother following up to let you know there was no note. What do you think of that?
Yes, we all have fax machines at our disposal.
*Mind you, I am already preempting this by obtaining an email address of who would be responsible for attendance. It's still discerning that they are enacting such a harsh order, parents lead busy lives and children's irresponsible tendencies aside, we forget about notes ourselves. Should a family be put through what could inevitably turn into "heII" over 3 missed days?
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My son's school is on some fast track to attendance program. If your child's attendance is below a certain % for the term's you are called in to talk with the school.
Also they actually ask for proof if you say your child has a doctors appointments or ill. I have had to provided appointment cards and paper work to which they photocopied and put in my son's file. On one occasion the school called me to come pick up my son early as he was unwell and the next day at 9.30 they where ringing me asking where my son was. Logic people.
Yeah I understand how you feel. I receive a letter telling me I have an appointment with the school in regards to my son's unknown absence, only to find the note is crumpled in the bottom of my son;s book bag.
I can understand they are stamping down on absences and truancy but if a child has an average attendance of 95% and up, there really shouldn't be all this drama over one absence.
Edit: Over here if you don't show up to the meeting they inform social services. You can get prosecuted in the UK and fined up to £2,500 or up to 3 months in prison. Also parents can be fined on the spot £50 if there child is truanting.
Edit: If you don't pay the fine within 28 days it get's increased to £100.
My son's school is on some fast track to attendance program. If your child's attendance is below a certain % for the term's you are called in to talk with the school.
Also they actually ask for proof if you say your child has a doctors appointments or ill. I have had to provided appointment cards and paper work to which they photocopied and put in my son's file. On one occasion the school called me to come pick up my son early as he was unwell and the next day at 9.30 they where ringing me asking where my son was. Logic people.
Yeah I understand how you feel. I receive a letter telling me I have an appointment with the school in regards to my son's unknown absence, only to find the note is crumpled in the bottom of my son;s book bag.
I can understand they are stamping down on absences and truancy but if a child has an average attendance of 95% and up, there really shouldn't be all this drama over one absence.
Edit: Over here if you don't show up to the meeting they inform social services. You can get prosecuted in the UK and fined up to £2,500 or up to 3 months in prison. Also parents can be fined on the spot £50 if there child is truanting.
Edit: If you don't pay the fine within 28 days it get's increased to £100.
what is a better camera make ?
hi
need a camera for photography which i take at school
what is a better make nikon or Samsung
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If you are speaking of DSLR digital cameras then I would say Nikon but if you are looking for a serious digital camera to learn and grow with then read on:
I think you should invest a DSLR camera. It is an investment but it can be well worth it. DSLR cameras have the larger sensor so you get a higher quality images. You can change lenses which can be valuable, by allowing to adjust to different needs.
There are a number of good brands so don't be sold on the idea one brand is better than another. I would keep your costs down. I would get a DSLR with a short zoom (like a 18-55mm) to start. No reason to spend more than $425 to $550. Either a 10MP or 12MP will do just fine.
Below, I listed some links, the first link listed below is to a web page that lists the 3 DSLR cameras I am recommending. This list will let you compare features and specs, also it has links to reviews of the cameras, the reviews include sample images from the cameras. Also I included some links to some dealers so that you can try and get the best price. Some dealers have some nice extras, free shipping is very common, and sometimes they are offering a free memory card and/or camera bag. Sometimes you have to click in the âadd to cartâ button to see the actual price.
Here are some models that I think are well worth researching:
Nikon D3000 10MP DSLR Digital Camera with 18-55mm VR Lens - $449
EOS Rebel XS (1000D) 10MP DSLR Digital Camera Kit w/18-55mm IS Lens - $449
Pentax K-x 12MP DSLR with 18-55mm Zoom (has HD Video also) - $550
Pick a price range, some features you know you want, and even consider which camera feels good in your hand as a factor. Plenty of great cameras, get one you like and start learning the principles of photography and you will be on your way to making some great images.
If you want to stay under $500 then go Nikon or Canon but, I think the Pentax could be of special interest, since it can do HD video and has excellent quality at higher ISO settings which can be useful in low light places and helping get the picture. These features, especially the HD video, on a Nikon or Canon will cost you $100 to $200 more.
If you have any questions and if you think I can be of help then please do contact me.
Hope this helps. Good luck.
Mark
marksablow.com
If you are speaking of DSLR digital cameras then I would say Nikon but if you are looking for a serious digital camera to learn and grow with then read on:
I think you should invest a DSLR camera. It is an investment but it can be well worth it. DSLR cameras have the larger sensor so you get a higher quality images. You can change lenses which can be valuable, by allowing to adjust to different needs.
There are a number of good brands so don't be sold on the idea one brand is better than another. I would keep your costs down. I would get a DSLR with a short zoom (like a 18-55mm) to start. No reason to spend more than $425 to $550. Either a 10MP or 12MP will do just fine.
Below, I listed some links, the first link listed below is to a web page that lists the 3 DSLR cameras I am recommending. This list will let you compare features and specs, also it has links to reviews of the cameras, the reviews include sample images from the cameras. Also I included some links to some dealers so that you can try and get the best price. Some dealers have some nice extras, free shipping is very common, and sometimes they are offering a free memory card and/or camera bag. Sometimes you have to click in the âadd to cartâ button to see the actual price.
Here are some models that I think are well worth researching:
Nikon D3000 10MP DSLR Digital Camera with 18-55mm VR Lens - $449
EOS Rebel XS (1000D) 10MP DSLR Digital Camera Kit w/18-55mm IS Lens - $449
Pentax K-x 12MP DSLR with 18-55mm Zoom (has HD Video also) - $550
Pick a price range, some features you know you want, and even consider which camera feels good in your hand as a factor. Plenty of great cameras, get one you like and start learning the principles of photography and you will be on your way to making some great images.
If you want to stay under $500 then go Nikon or Canon but, I think the Pentax could be of special interest, since it can do HD video and has excellent quality at higher ISO settings which can be useful in low light places and helping get the picture. These features, especially the HD video, on a Nikon or Canon will cost you $100 to $200 more.
If you have any questions and if you think I can be of help then please do contact me.
Hope this helps. Good luck.
Mark
marksablow.com
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