Student Information & Attendance
Student Information & Attendance
The Office of Student Information oversees PowerSchool, PowerTeacher and PowerTeacher Pro Gradebook, PowerSchool Enrollment, and the PowerSchool Student and Parent Portal. Our office maintains district attendance records, monitors student attendance and enrollment, and assists schools in attendance reporting. We also handle district data reporting to the South Carolina Department of Education, family court referrals for truancy, and former student record requests.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Truancy is absence from school without the knowledge of parents/guardians or absence from school without acceptable cause with the knowledge of their parents/guardians.
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Chronic absenteeism is typically defined as missing 10% or more of the school year for any reason—including excused absences, unexcused absences, and suspensions. In a standard 180-day school year, that is just 18 days (or about 2 days a month).
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It adds up faster than you’d think. Research shows that by the time a student misses 10% of the year:
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Early Years: Kindergarteners and first graders often struggle to learn to read.
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Middle School: It becomes a primary "red flag" predictor for dropping out of high school.
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Academics: It creates "learning gaps" that make it harder to keep up with new concepts.
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Yes. While an excused absence (like a doctor's visit) is better for a student's record than skipping, the educational loss is the same. The teacher and the rest of the class move forward regardless of why a desk is empty.
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It’s rarely just "laziness." Common hurdles include:
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Lack of reliable transportation.
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Chronic health conditions (like asthma or anxiety).
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Safety concerns on the way to or at school.
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Unstable housing or family responsibilities.
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Routine: Set a regular bedtime and morning habit.
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Preparation: Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.
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Scheduling: Try to plan medical appointments and vacations for non-school days or after-school hours.
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Communication: Talk to the school early if you notice your child is resisting going to school; there might be an underlying issue like bullying or academic struggle.
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