Office of Attendance
Rochelle Chenoweth, Director
304-636-9150 Ext. 140
Email [email protected]
Welcome to the Randolph County Schools
Office of Attendance
If you need to speak with the Attendance Director regarding homeschool, attendance, work permits, Hope Scholarship, or homebound services, an appointment is recommended.
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The schools in Randolph County offer so many opportunities for students. Each day of attendance matters! Students learn from their peers, experience opportunities through technology and field trips, and participate in hands-on learning activities with their teachers and school staff.
Have questions related to school attendance? You can find answers to the following topics: - Attendance Policies and Practices - School Calendar Dates - Hope Scholarship - Homeschool Information - Homebound Instruction - Work Permits - Drivers License Guidelines - Homebound Instruction - Homeless Education If you have questions, please contact our office. |
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Attendance
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Attendance Policy 4110 (July 2024)
Updated Information Regarding School Attendance Laws -
During the 2024 Legislative Session, changes were made to WV Board of Education Policy 4110 (School Attendance). Local attendance policies must follow state law and State Board policy. The focus of this policy is ** all absences are a loss of instructional time**. RCS may no longer recognize “leaves of educational value”. Some families may choose to take vacations or engage in other non-school activities during the school year, including activities that may be of value to their children’s overall education. However, those absences are still absences from instructional time, even when they are worthwhile. Loss of instructional time is an important issue for students’ long-term success. Some loss of instructional time is unavoidable – such as when students are sick or have health-related appointments. Our goal is to prioritize school attendance. The following are the only absence reasons defined as excused under current state law: · Medical or dental appointment with a written excuse from a physician or dentist · Personal illness or injury of the student or a student’s family member (limited to 10 per year) · Death in the family · Judicial obligation/court appearance · Military requirement for students enlisted or enlisting in the military. All other absences from instruction are unexcused. Documentation relating to absences must be provided to the school no later than 3 instructional days after the first day the student returns to school. If documentation is not provided within 3 instructional days, then absences are considered unexcused. Absences may also be submitted electronically. (Visit RCS website for excuse submission links.) Thank you for your understanding and for making attendance a priority. Each school day counts. Out of Zone Form/In-County Transfer Form
DRivers License Information
educational leaveNew WVDE Policy changes (July 2024) no longer excuse absences related to vacations and other situations where a student will miss instructional time at school. Guidance is still in process and will be shared here.
work permitsWork Permits/Forms:
Work Permit Information:
STudent Residency Form
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HomeSchool informationUse the link below for the Guidance & Considerations for County Homeschool Policy
https://wvde.us/middle-secondary-learning/guidance-and-considerations-for-county-homeschool-policy/ Homeschool Notice of Intent & Application (Please complete and submit both documents).
Transferring to Homeschool?
Submit the NOI/NOTICE OF INTENT: The NOI (Notice of Intent) AND copy of the diploma or transcript MUST both be submitted before the NOI can be processed. Thank you.
Returning to Public School? Please submit this form:
Homeschool Assessment Option Form
A WV certified teacher must review the portfolio and complete the Assessment Review form (available above).
You can find potential reviewers here or may call area schools to see if an educator is interested. If you continue to have trouble locating an evaluator, the GSA/School Day SAT is a yearly option. General Information:
Hope ScholarshipHope Scholarship Notice of Intent Form
A NOI (Notice of Intent) must be submitted when requesting a WVEIS number for your child.
Hope Scholarship Program -- Academic Progress Review Form
Hope Scholarship Information
Homebound & Hospital instruction
Please read the service manual carefully.
Homebound instruction is a short-term option for students having health needs. Applications are to be submitted for review every 90 days. If you have a question about homebound, speak with your child's principal or contact the Attendance Dept. at 304-636-9150 x 140.
virtual school informationhttp://boe.rand.k12.wv.us/rcs-virtual-school.html
WV Virtual School applications are reviewed before the start of each school semester. Please email: [email protected] for more information.
Grade reports and attendance records are factors in determining eligibility to the program. Please note: WV Virtual School registration is not open throughout the year. There are beginning of semester registration deadlines. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Click here to complete the Student Residency Form or use the QR code below.
Homeless Education
If you live in any of the following situations:
then, you have certain rights or protections under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act. For more information please click here.
WVDE Homeless Education Site
- In a shelter, motel, vehicle, or campground
- On the street
- In an abandoned building, trailer, or other inadequate accommodations, or
- Doubled up with friends or relatives because you cannot find or afford housing
then, you have certain rights or protections under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act. For more information please click here.
WVDE Homeless Education Site
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