Students faced with new policy on attendance When the school year first began, a lot of students were called down to a classroom during those first few hectic weeks. Everyone was a little nervous and curious about what was going on. It turned out that the school had introduced a new policy, and each student, along with their parents, had to sign a contract agreeing to follow new expectations and help create a more positive start to the year. The contract, known as the Fresh Start Attendance Contract, focused on attendance, punctuality, and overall responsibility. It required students to acknowledge…