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Gala Tickets on Sale Now!

Tickets are on sale now for Brent’s annual spring gala “A Taste of the Hill” and we are thrilled to invite the Brent Community and fellow friends and family to join us Saturday, March 30th at AJAX DC from 7:00 to 11:30 p.m.  Besides superb small plates from local restaurants and wine pairings, the event features music, dancing and fabulous auction items such as vacation stays, dinner events , artwork, sporting events, and creative class baskets.  The night is a wonderful opportunity to mingle with fellow parents, administration and teachers.

Proceeds from this event support our wonderful school!  Early bird tickets are on sale at BrentGala.givesmart.com  or by texting BrentGala to 52182.  Buy yours today before prices go up!

DCPS Attendance Policies

9/11/2017

 
DCPS Attendance Policy
At DC Public Schools (DCPS), it is the goal to ensure that every student achieves academic success by being present at school every day and on time. Students who have regular school attendance learn more and are more successful in school. DCPS has shifted focus from monitoring only unexcused absences to all absences by tracking In-Seat Attendance (ISA). Some absences are unavoidable, but when children miss too much school - excused or unexcused - they can fall behind. 

Is Attending School Required? 
Yes, attending school is required by law! All students who reach five years of age on or before September 30 of the current school year must attend school every day until they meet high school graduation requirements or reach their 18 birthday. 
What Is Truancy? 
Truancy is the unexcused absence from school by a minor (5-17 years of age) with or without approval, parent knowledge or consent. 
Which Absences Are Excused vs. Unexcused? 
Excused absences are when school-aged students are absent from school with a valid excuse and parental approval. Excused absences include: student illness (a doctor’s note is required if a student is absent for more than 5 days); death in the student’s immediate family; observance of a religious holiday; medical reasons such as a doctor’s appointment (a doctor’s note is required). Unexcused absences are when school-aged students are absent from school without a valid excuse, with or without parental approval. Examples of unexcused absences include: family vacation, doing errands and parent’s illness. 
When your child is absent from school, please provide a written note to the front office or email Denise Diggs at denise.diggs@dc.gov. 
What Happens if My Child Accrues Unexcused Absences? 
Brent follows the DC law on school attendance. This law pertains to students in grades K - 12th. At three unexcused absences, parents will receive an official attendance notification letter. At five unexcused absences, parents are required to attend an attendance intervention meeting and work with staff to develop an attendance intervention plan to improve attendance. At ten unexcused absences, families are referred to Child and Family Services for educational neglect. At fifteen unexcused absences, families are referred to DC Truancy Court. ​

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  • Our School
    • Classes >
      • Early Childhood
      • Kindergarten
      • Grade 1
      • Grade 2
      • Grade 3
      • Grade 4
      • Grade 5
      • Specials >
        • Music
        • Science
        • Art
        • Spanish
        • P.E.
        • Atelier
      • Student Support Staff
    • Strategic Plan
    • Academics
    • Library
    • Brent Staff
    • Admissions
    • Contact
  • Parents
    • Welcome Packet
    • Brent News
    • Policies
    • Diversity Working Group
    • LSAT
    • Support Services/Tutoring
    • Springboard/After School
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • School Feedback
    • Resources
  • PTA
  • Support Brent
    • Family Picnic 2018
    • Annual Fund
    • Holiday Sale 2018
    • Spring Gala 2019
  • Brent Store