This is for my friend...Is it educational neglect if your child is late to school alot?

Question

but the school does not notify you as the parent

Also the reason the parent doesn't know is because the child care provider takes the child to school because the parent works "A" shift which is from 7:00 am to 3:00pm and is gone before the child goes to school. And the child has the best report card ever and is always Honor's... She was even student of the month twice.

Answer 1

i would have a problem with the child care provider. i would think that the school would inform the parent but maybe it's not part of their policy. i'm glad that the child's education has not suffered (yet) but i would still take the issue up with the child care provider.

Answer 2

If there is a consistent pattern of tardiness the school could report it as a concern but if everything else is okay the parent has nothing to worry about.  Perhaps being informed will cause the parent to put pressure on the child care provider to do what they're paid for?

Answer 3

it is irresponsible parenting and sends a poor message to the child.

Answer 4

It seems as though theres is alot missing from this picture.  It is educational neglect if the child is CONSISTANTLY ABSENT from school.  Grades aren't considered.  I think NYC schools have educational neglect after 10 days . Find out how many days is your  schools policy.  How many days has your child missed from school?  If its more than that then yes it is educational neglect.  As for being late it is very irresponsible for your child to be late everyday for school.  it is not the child care providers fault your child is late for school it is yours. you are supposed to stay on top on that. I suggest you get another shift at work.  And schools do notify you . They have too. They have report cards and parent teacher nights.  It should clearly state how many days your child was absent or tardy from school.  Review your child report cards and see if the teacher made extra notations for you childs tardiness.

Answer 5

It is not educational neglect.  However, it is very annoying to the school and the teacher as it is disruptive of her class which interferes with the education of the other students, some who may have a harder time than she does.

Answer 6

In my school my teacher says if she doesnt have a note from your parent for an absence or a lateness she has to report your parents for that after three  times but all schools are different.