A student who is absent from school must bring a written note from their parent or guardian stating the reason for their absence.  Parents may write up to three (3) excuse notes per semester.  Doctor's excuses will be required after the third hand writtten parent excuse note. Students are required to provide written documentation (parent excuse note/doctor excuse note) within three (3) days of their return.  Failure to do so will result in the absence remaining unexcused.  Excessive or extended absences due to illness must be justified by a physician's statement. 

Absences of 3 consecutive days or less require a parent note, while absences for 4 days or more require a doctor's excuse.

Example: Student A 

• 1 day absence on September 2 = 1 parent note
• 3 consecutive days absence on October 1, 2, and 3 = 1 parent note
• 1 day absence on October 31 = 1 parent note
• 1 day absence on December 2 = doctor's excuse

Student A has utilized all their parent notes.  If Student A does not provide a doctor's excuse for the December 2nd absence, it will remain an unexcused absence. 

The following items should be specified and included on each written excuse:

1.  The date the excuse is written
2.  The date of student's absence
3.  The reason for the absence
4.  Signature of parent or guardian

Colquitt County Board of Education Protocol for Attendance is as follows:

1.  Three (3) unexcused absences- Parent contact. ( phone call, email, letter, and/or Infinite Campus Messaging)
2.  Five (5) unexcused absences - School based Conference.
3.  Seven (7) unexcused absences - Home visit.
4.  Nine (9) unexcused absences- Hearing with School Officials, District Attorney Representative, and Department of Family and Children Services.
5.  Twelve (12) unexcused absences - Legal action. 

Thank you for your cooperation and partnership with Colquitt County Schools and ensuring the best educational experience for your child.

Dress/Grooming

Although dress reflects personal and family choice, students’ dress should be appropriate for school.  Students should dress in a manner, which will not distract others from learning nor be offensive in nature. The administrative staff may address any other concerns at their discretion. All staff members are expected to assist in monitoring students.  Students wearing inappropriate clothing will be sent to an assistant principal. Grooming is a personal matter that should take place in the privacy of your own home or in the restroom.

Colquitt County School Distict is committed to providing all students with a safe and civil school environment in which all members of the school community are treated with dignity and respect. In accordance with federal, state, and local policies, procedures and practices, Colquitt County School System expressly prohibits the bullying, harassment or intimidation of any person, by any means or method, which occurs on school property, on school vehicles, at designated school bus stops, or at school related functions or activities, or by use of data or software that is accessed through a computer, computer system, computer network, or other electronic technology of a local school system. Students who witness bullying or who are victims of bullying behaviors should make a report to a teacher or school administrator so that an appropriate investigation can take place. If, after an investigation, a student is found to be in violation of the Code of Conduct bullying policy, the student shall be disciplined by appropriate measures up to, and including, suspension and expulsion. Retaliation following a report of bullying is strictly prohibited and may result in strong disciplinary action.

• Harrassment/Bullying Reporting Protocol
• CCBOE Bullying Policy 
• Harrassment/Bullying Incident Report form 

Denise Pope, Homeless Liason
Office: 229-890-6200 
denise.pope@colquitt.k12.ga.us

Residency Documentation

Student Accident Insurance Application
Student Accident Claim Form
 

Disclaimer:

The map depicting elementary school attendance zones can be used as a visual aid to determine appropriate school zone assignment. The boundaries should be considered approximate.

Specific street address information related to school zones can be obtained by contacting the School Transportation Department at 229-890-6259.

Parents/guardians may request for their child(ren) to attend a school out of their assigned attendance zone.

Note:  Bus transportation is not provided for students attending outside their zone of residence.

Assignment Zone Map (use zoom tools to enlarge)

For additional information, please call the Student Services Department at 229-890-6200 ext 10027.

Under the 2009 state law (O.C.G.A. 20-2-2131), parents/guardians may request a transfer to another school within the Colquitt County School District. 

**Please see information on the School Choice application window from Central Enrollment HERE.

2025 Colquitt County 504 Manual