Attendance Philosophy

The Davison Board of Education expects regular attendance by all students. Daily attendance records shall be maintained for each student in each school. Regular attendance contributes not only to the likelihood of scholastic success but also to the development of attitudes toward consistent performance that will carry over into adult life. In addition, daily attendance of all enrolled in Michigan Public Schools is required by state law.

Section 380.1561 of the revised Michigan School Code states “every parent, guardian or other person in this state, having control and charge of a child between the ages of six to the child’s sixteenth birthday, shall send that child to a public school during the entire school year.” The child’s attendance shall be continuous and consecutive for the school year fixed by the school district in which the child is enrolled. Students are expected to adhere to the specific attendance rules of their buildings. Violations of attendance rules resulting in excessive, patterned absences will be referred to the Genesee County Prosecutor’s Office.Attendance and participation are essential parts of the learning process and are considered necessary for academic achievement. In addition, regular and punctual attendance is an important trait of responsibility and self-discipline for students to develop. Regular attendance contributes not only to the likelihood of scholastic success but also to the development of attitudes toward consistent performance that will carry over into adult life. Daily attendance will result in greater student success and more efficient use of the teacher’s time. Our goal is to maximize student performance and achievement. School and home share responsibility for assisting students in developing desirable habits of punctuality and attendance.