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3112 - Early Withdrawal Policy

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3112 - Early Withdrawal Policy

Policy 3112

STUDENTS

Early Withdrawal

Students age 15 or older identified by themselves or staff as potential dropouts shall become a focus of attention in the following manner:

A.    Each student and his or her counselor shall meet for the purpose of discussing the reason for desiring to withdraw from school and the student’s plans for the future, including the educational, counseling and related services which are available within the school and/or community.

B.    The counselor and the student’s teachers shall meet to discuss the student’s present status and to identify program modifications and/or options that will meet the student’s present and future needs.

C.    The student, parent(s) or guardian(s), counselor, and principal shall review all pertinent information and the options that are available to the student and his or her parent(s) or guardian(s).

Reasonable efforts shall be made to persuade the student to remain in school and complete requirements for a diploma.  If unsuccessful at that, staff shall attempt to find placement in an appropriate alternative educational setting.  Failing that, the principal shall determine if there is sufficient ground to excuse the student from continued compulsory attendance.  If there is, the principal shall recommend to the superintendent that the student be excused from further school attendance.  No student under the age of 18 will be permitted to withdraw without the written consent of the parent(s) or guardian(s).  The parent(s) or guardian(s) of a student of majority age will be informed of such withdrawal.


Cross Reference:    
            Board Policy 2130        Program Evaluation
            Board Policy 2140        Guidance and Counseling
            Board Policy 2167        Drug and Alcohol Use/Abuse Program
            Board Policy 2168        Remediation Program
            Board Policy 2170        School Climate
            Board Policy 3110        Age of Attendance
            Board Policy 3122        Excused and Unexcused Absences

Legal References:    
RCW    28A.225.010        Attendance mandatory – Age – Persons having custody shall cause child to attend public school – When excused 
RCW    28A.225.020        School’s duties upon juvenile’s failure to attend school


Adoption Date:      August 23, 1994