5130 - WITHDRAWAL/DROPOUT FROM SCHOOL
The Board affirms that, while Wisconsin law requires attendance of each student until eighteen (18) years of age, it is in the best interests of both students and the community that all students complete the educational program that will equip them with skills and increase their chances for a successful and fulfilling life beyond the schools.
When a student wishes to withdraw from school, efforts should be made to determine the underlying reasons for withdrawal. District resources should be used, when and as appropriate, to assist students in reaching their career goals and for compliance with compulsory attendance requirements.
No student under the age of eighteen (18) will be permitted to withdraw without the written consent of a parent and the approval of the Superintendent. The withdrawal of any student under the age of eighteen (18) must comply with the requirements for participation in a program leading to the child's high school graduation or leading to a high school equivalency diploma, consistent with State law.
The District has established the following procedures for making reasonable attempts to locate or contact students who have lost contact with the District, but not formally withdrawn:
- letter sent home from District;
- parent meeting request letter sent to the home address on file;
- home visit conducted by staff;
- removal of the student from the Individual Student Enrollment System (ISES) after completion of these steps.
Revised 4/9/24
T.C. 11/11/25
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