Chapter 3: Truancy Violations/Incorrigibility: What behavior can result in truancy prosecution?
Subtopic 3A Quiz: What are your legal obligations as a student?
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Question 1
I am just a kid. Aren’t my parents the only ones held responsible for me going to school?
A
Yes
B
No
Question 1 Explanation:
If parents do their job and make sure a student gets to school on time, then staying the full day, getting to classes on time, and not skipping any classes are the student’s responsibility.
Question 2
What is truancy?
A
absence from school with a parent or guardian’s consent
B
unexcused absences from school without the knowledge of a parent or guardian
C
absence from class with a teacher’s permission and parent notification
D
absence from school due to an illness or death in the family
Question 3
Truancy is pronounced __________.
A
Tro – an – se
B
Tree – ooh – ahn – see
C
Troo – an – see
D
Tru – ahn - say
Question 4
If I am always _____________ to class, I could get into trouble for truancy.
A
early
B
on time
C
late
D
none of the above
Question 5
It’s my fault for being tardy if I run late in between classes, but if my parents ________ for a month, then they are at fault for my truancy.
A
brought me to school on time every day
B
gave notice that I would attend home-school
C
failed to register me for school
D
hired a nurse to care for me due to a health condition outside of school
E
All of the above
Question 5 Explanation:
Not being registered in a school for 30 days tends to be a truancy offense.
Question 6
What does it mean for a school to have an open campus?
A
Students at a particular school are allowed to leave campus during lunch or other free periods without fear of being found truant
B
All classes are held outside
Hint:
Students have a lot more freedom, but must still attend scheduled classes
C
Everyone has to be friendly and tolerant
Hint:
Students have a lot more freedom, but must still attend scheduled classes
D
Juniors and seniors at a particular school are allowed to come and go as they please or not even come to school at all
Hint:
Students have a lot more freedom, but must still attend scheduled classes
E
None of the above
Hint:
Students have a lot more freedom, but must still attend scheduled classes
Question 7
I have a hard time waking up in the morning or being ready on time. It really drives my parents crazy. What’s the best way to solve my lateness issue?
A
Go to bed later at night
Hint:
It’s easier to get to class when you have more time and don’t have as much to prepare in the morning.
B
Schedule homework time for the morning
Hint:
It’s easier to get to class when you have more time and don’t have as much to prepare in the morning.
C
Eat breakfast as a midnight snack
Hint:
It’s easier to get to class when you have more time and don’t have as much to prepare in the morning.
D
Set the alarm for an earlier time and set out my clothes and backpack the night before school
Question 8
I have had three detentions for being late to 6th Period. I just ALWAYS have to use the bathroom after 5th period and can’t seem to get to class on time. What should I do?
A
Learn to hold it in
Hint:
Tardiness issues are always something that can be discussed with a teacher if there is a valid excuse.
B
Explain the situation to a teacher and get permission to leave class early or arrive late
C
I shouldn’t have to do anything. This is a biological issue and my teachers need to deal with it
Hint:
Tardiness issues are always something that can be discussed with a teacher if there is a valid excuse.
D
I should report my teacher to the principal for picking on students with special needs
Hint:
Tardiness issues are always something that can be discussed with a teacher if there is a valid excuse.
Question 9
_______ and _______ are responsible for making sure that the student attends school regularly and on time.
A
Parents and teachers
B
Principals and teachers
C
Parents and students
D
Priests and social workers
E
Police and neighbors
Question 10
What can happen if a teacher does not keep accurate attendance records on purpose?
A
Nothing. Teachers can get away with anything.
Hint:
Teachers purposely either marking absent students as being present or present students as being absent is a serious offense.
B
They might get a pay raise.
Hint:
Teachers purposely either marking absent students as being present or present students as being absent is a serious offense.
C
Teachers may be disciplined or possibly fired by the school.
D
The teacher must pay the student in cash for each absence or tardy on record.
Hint:
Teachers purposely either marking absent students as being present or present students as being absent is a serious offense.
Question 11
If a student is absent from school due to illness, it is the student’s responsibility to bring a note from a parent or a __________ to school in order to explain the reason for the absence.
A
sibling
B
pastor
C
neighbor
D
doctor
Question 12
What does it mean for a school to have a closed campus?
A
School is not in session
B
The people at the school are really narrow-minded
C
There is a huge fence around the school
D
Students may leave campus during lunch or other free periods without being marked tardy
E
Students must remain on campus during school hours and are not allowed to leave unexcused
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