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Here's a copy of our school-wide rules. Our teachers teach all of the expectations on this matrix to our students. We've labeled the rules for behavior depending on their location in the school. Our hope is that all of our students will know and understand what it means to S.O.A.R.!

Our teachers and staff have a framework for what we do each day! Our team focuses on: Teaching practices, Engagement, Achievement, and Mentorship. Throughout the year we will recognize our staff members who exhibit these qualities. Feel free to email me if you would like to recognize a teacher or staff member who has supported your family in one of these ways! -Mrs. Barton (charitybarton@dadecs.org)

🛶9/1: Labor Day Holiday - No School

9/2: MAP Testing in Kindergarten; PTO Camp On The School Fundraiser Begins; Kickoff Attendance Challenge Begins!

9/3: Fall Yearbook Pictures 📸

9/12: Dress Up Day with DCHS Football- Preppy Day & PTO Snack Sale (Kona Ice)

9/18: Davis School Council Meeting 8:00

9/22: Teacher In-service Day - No School for Students

💛9/26: Dress Up Day with DCHS Football - School Colors Day (Purple/Gold or Maroon/Gold)

9/30: PTO Camp On The School Fundraiser Ends ⛺

• Only six (6) parent notes for student absences will be accepted throughout the school year without medical documentation.

• After 2 days of unexcused absence, the parent/guardian will be contacted by the child’s teacher with a reminder of our attendance policies.

• After 3 days of unexcused absences, the counselor will notify the parent/guardian of our policies and request parent and/or medical excuses.

• When a student misses 4 unexcused days, the parent/guardian will be sent a letter regarding the attendance policy and a request for parent and/or medical excuses.

• When a student has accumulated 5 unexcused absences, the principal will call a meeting with the parent/guardian to discuss Georgia law regarding attendance.

• Upon the 6th unexcused absence, the parent/guardian will receive a certified letter, sent by the judicial system informing them of the time and date they are to meet with the Dade County Truancy Treatment Team. A plan for attendance for the student will be developed at that time and a contract will be signed.

• If the contract is not followed and another unexcused absence occurs, the parent will be referred to the judicial system.

• Acceptable excuses:

1. Student illness (Parent notes will be accepted for 6 days of absence only)

2. Serious illness or death in the immediate family

3. Court order

4. Observation of religious holidays of the student’s faith

5. Conditions which render attendance impossible or hazardous to student’s health/safety

6. If your child is in the hospital or has a doctor’s note stating that he/she will be subject to an extended period out of school due to his/her illness; please contact your child’s teacher, a counselor or an administrator as soon as possible.

**Excuses must be in writing and turned in to the student’s homeroom teacher or front office.

Our Yellow Jackets who are Safe, Organized, Accountable, and Respectful are rewarded with a quarterly S.O.A.R. reward. To be invited to one of the quarterly events a student must:

1. Earn and redeem 60 Dojo points

2. Have less than 3 unexcused absences including tardies and early check-outs (3 tardies/checkouts=1 absence)

3. Be in good academic standing

4. Have ZERO office referrals

Email: charitybarton@dadecs.org
Website: https://www.dadecountyschools.org/davis
Location: 5491 Georgia 301, Trenton, GA, USA
Phone: 7066576300
Facebook: facebook.com/davisjackets
Twitter: @DavisElem