The state minimum for grades four through eight is 54,000. Central Gaither School surpassed that total with 55,170 instructional minutes in its 1999-2000 schedule. Attendance and Enrollment School achievement and success beyond school are directly affected by school attendance. Consistent school attendance is critical to student success. Monthly attendance rates at Central Gaither School are exceptional.
Every effort is made to ensure that students attend class regularly.
The District is able to provide quality substitute teachers for illnesses and personal necessity. All substitutes meet the minimum necessary qualifications. At times, the local pool of available substitutes is small. The District continuously works on methods to increase the number of available substitute teachers who are certified. Substitutes are provided a handbook of procedures as well as written lesson plans in order to assure program continuity.