DIA Attendance

Dubois Integrity Academy prides itself on providing quality education to its scholars per the State Compulsory Act (GA Code § 20-2-690.1). A KEY part of any student's education. This page provides clarity on DIA's attendance policies and procedures. Please read thoroughly before sending any notes.

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Understanding Attendance

Present

Student is in class for four or more hours of the instructional day.

Absent

Scholar is not present at any point during the class period or instructional day.

*All excuses of any kind must be submitted within 3 days of the scholars' return and are subject to review. Any excuse received after the mentioned window are not guaranteed approval.*

Extended Absence / Special Request

Any absence lasting three (3) or more days. This type of absence always requires additional action - an excuse or supporting documentation.

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*must be submitted within 3 days of a scholar's return*

Tardy

Scholar has arrived after classroom instruction has started

*Excuses must be submitted within 3 days of the scholars' return*

Parent Excuse Note

A note that can excuse up to 2 days per scholar. Each family is allotted 5 PENs, per student, to excuse things such as a tardy,

Doctor's Note

Any documentation from a medical office including patient's name, when they were seen and when they can return to work/school. If applicable please include continued medical plans

*Excuses need to be submitted within 3 days of the scholars' return*

Want to Dive Deeper?

DIA's 2025 - 2026 Attendance Policy can be found in our Parent & Student Handbook on pages 95 - 100.

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DIA Attendance Terms

Excuse Notes should have:

Scholar(s)' Name.
Scholar(s)' Grade.
Date(s) to be excused.
Name of the organization - or- parent or guardian requesting the absence be excused.
The date the scholar is to return -or- How many days they will be absent.
All excuse notes must be sent to diaattendance@duboisintegrityacademy.com

GA State Compulsory Attendance

Georgia's Compulsory School Attendance Laws require that every child must be enrolled in school between their sixth and sixteenth birthdays, except those who have successfully completed all requirements for a high school diploma. O.C.G.A 20-2-690.1 (a). Also, any student enrolled for 20 days or more prior to their seventh birthday is subject to the Compulsory School Attendance Laws (Georgia Code Section 20-2-690 through 20-2-701), and the rules and regulations of the Georgia State Board of Education relating to compulsory school attendance. O.C.G.A 20-2-150 (c).