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WCPS staff outline withdrawal/transfer procedures and W50 code for students not accessing services
Summary
District staff explained student exit categories, Maryland’s student-record guidance and the W50 withdrawal code used for students with over 10 consecutive unlawful absences or unknown whereabouts, describing outreach, home visits, SRO well‑checks and state reporting practices.
Dr. Jacoby presented Washington County Public Schools’ procedures for student withdrawal and transfers, summarizing the Maryland Student Record System manual and the district’s use of withdrawal codes.
He said three exit categories exist under state guidance: completers (diploma/certificate), transfers (records-request driven) and withdrawals. The state provides 21 withdrawal codes; Dr. Jacoby focused on W50 — “students not accessing educational services” — which the manual directs be used for students with more than 10…
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