Official Daily School Attendance (ODSA) Overview

Official Daily School Attendance (ODSA)Overview

Shooting for Excellence!Henry E. S. Reeves ElementaryAcademy of Applied Technology Preparing for Success

IntroductionA model student is expected to:Be present at school each and everyday.Attend class as scheduledArrive at school on time Demonstrate appropriate behavior and a readiness to learn

2There are probably no factors more important to a students progress in school than regular and punctual school attendance. Miami-Dade County Public Schools, has a vision whereby each student engages in a rigorous course of study which prepares him/her for a myriad of successful post-secondary options.Teachers ResponsibilitiesSchool Board Rule 6Gx13-5A-1.041You are expected to:Take and record attendance for the students enrolled in each class. The record should reflect excused or unexcused absences/tardinessUpon request of the student or the parent/guardian, provide make-up assignments for excused absences/tardiness.Make recommendations to the Attendance Review Committee regarding quarterly, semester and final grades when the student has accumulated five (5) unexcused absences in a designated grading period or semester course.

3Encourage good class and school attendance with challenging and rigorous instruction and curriculum and by demonstrating an interest in the welfare of students.ELECTRONIC GRADEBOOKBeginning with the first day of school, the method of collecting the Official Daily School Attendance (ODSA) through Electronic Gradebook MUST be followed.Gradebook is a legal document required by law.Emphasis on accuracy, consistency, and recording

Attendance Codes for TeachersA Excused AbsenceU Unexcused Absence (Default)T Excused TardyTU Unexcused TardyENT Entered ClassWD -Withdrawn from Class (Used a marker for teacher)NS No Show (Used during the first week of school ONLY)

Electronic Attendance Must be Completed by 9 AM Daily!9 0Clock!

After 9 AMDo Not accept any student with out a TARDY PASS!TARDYPASSHenry E. S. Reeves Elementary SchoolShooting for Excellence!Please admit this student to class. Return pass to the office at the end of school day.

First Day of SchoolTake Quick Attendance (QA)Attendance taken in HOMEROOM class (gb.dadeschools.net)

Count SlipAttendance Count SlipShooting for Excellence!Boys Present-_________Girls Present-_________TOTAL PRESENT

NO SHOWS

Teacher: __________________________ Date: _________________

Grade : ____________________ Room #: ______________Reminder to complete your Electronic Gradebook by 9am

Later in DayCheck your attendance twice a day!Check the Attendance Bulletin Notify Ms. Dowe if any discrepancies from attendance bulletin.Any NOTES send to office with Name, ID #s, teacher name and grade.

Substitute RosterKeep a roster in Emergency Lesson Plan folder.Keep an updated roster (every two weeks) If planned absence, have roster ready for substituteRoster printed from Reports labeled Substitute RosterOnly codes used U & T

RememberIts your responsibility to maintain Gradebook electronically.Jobs may depend of accuracy, consistency, and recording of our Official Daily Attendance proceduresRecord attendance by 9 am dailyNo student admitted after 9 without a passMaintain an updated roster every 2 weeksTreat this like signing in EVERYDay.

Henry E. S. Reeves One SchoolOne FamilyOne Team!