Policies, Procedures, and other Important Information
Attendance Information
As part of these requirements, South Carolina students will now be considered “absent” if they miss 50% of their instructional day for ANY reason, regardless of the classification of the absence as excused or unexcused. This means Lexington Two students must be present for at least half of the instructional day to be considered “present” for that school day.
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School |
School Start Time |
School End Time |
Time Required in School to be Counted Present Per Day |
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Busbee |
8:20a.m. |
3:30p.m. |
3 hours, 35 minutes |
*The attendance requirements for receiving credit or promotion are:
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School |
Maximum Absences Allowed |
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Middle and High Schools |
5 absences (per semester class) 10 absences (per year-long class) |
Please note that chronic absenteeism is NOT the same as truancy. According to state law, a child is considered truant if they have 3 consecutive unlawful absences or a total of 5 unlawful absences. Once a student becomes truant, the district is required to develop a written intervention plan with the parent/guardian.
Find additional information in the attachments below.
Also worth noting: The district has enacted changes for allowable time to submit excuses for medical-related absences. That information is contained in the links below.
Start and End Times for Middle Schools
Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
Students will be dismissed at 3:30 PM. We take great pride in moving our car line quickly in the afternoons and to do this it takes a team effort from students, parents, and our staff. All students will be assigned a number for their car. Parents and family members who pick up in the afternoon should display the number in the front windshield of the car. We ask that you follow the directions of the staff members and drive all the way to the front of the car line in order to keep our students safe and the car line moving.
If your child is not ready for pick up, we will ask that you make a loop around the building and re-enter the car pick up line. All students should be picked up no later than 15 minutes after the dismissal bell. (3:45 pm)
To limit the loss of instructional time and minimize class disruptions, there will be no early dismissals after 2:40 pm.
We appreciate your cooperation in following our procedures for a safe and fast afternoon dismissal.
Medical Forms
Visitor Information
Busbee will remain locked during the school day. Intercom systems are located at the main entrances of our school. Visitors should go to the main entrance and press the intercom button located to the right of the front door. The front office staff will identify the visitor and the purpose of the visit. Once access is granted, visitors must check in with the front office. Our school utilizes Raptor which compares information in the national sex offender database. Visitors will be asked to present a driver's license or state-issued ID. This will provide an added layer of protection to ensure our school remains a secure environment for students, staff and approved visitors. Thank you for your cooperation in presenting your valid state-issued ID when checking in at any of our campuses. We appreciate your support.
Board Policy- AR-KI-R Visitors
Parent/Guardian Request Form to Opt Out of Release of Information
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal privacy law that gives parents (and eligible students) certain protections with regard to their children's education records. To protect your child's privacy, the law generally requires schools to ask for written consent before disclosing your child's personally identifiable information to individuals other than you. As a parent (or eligible student), you also have certain rights with respect to your student's education records.
Please notify the main office if you choose to opt out of having any information released. This includes pictures in the yearbook, any social media post on school sites, any public recognition. If you have questions, please call the main office.
Enrollment Survey- Please complete and return to the main office.
Safety Procedures