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Attendance Procedures

ATTENDANCE AND ABSENCES

According to State Law, parents are responsible for the punctual and regular attendance of their children. Illness, medical appointments, court and funerals are the only legal reasons for excusable absence. A written excuse or phone call from the parent or guardian must be submitted to the school along with a doctor's note or court documents if applicable. If a student forgets to bring a written note, he will be marked unexcused and given three days in which to bring a written note indicating that the absence was excused (unexcused absences will result in a loss of revenue for the school district). If it is not cleared in three days, it will be considered unexcused. 

 

ABSENCES AND HOMEWORK REQUEST INFORMATION

Normally absences fall into three categories:

  1. Legal or excused absence — illness, medical appointments, religious observances, court or funerals. Permit slips must be obtained to leave school.

  2. Authorized, unexcused absence — work, family emergencies, trips, etc.

  3. Unexcused absences — no notes, ditching, cutting. When a student cuts, class work may not be made up and disciplinary action may be taken. 

Students may request homework directly from their teachers via email. Email addresses can be found on our website.

 

INDEPENDENT STUDY CONTRACTS

Parents can submit a request for days missed by a student from 1 day up to 14 days cumulatively for the school year. Parents can request the Student Independent Study Contract (STISC) up until the day prior, but it is recommended to allow teachers 3 school days to gather any work that the student may need.  Attendance is earned by completing class work and receiving full class credit (classwork credit is based on an average between all classes). All work is due to teachers the day the student is set to return. Click HERE to complete a STISC Request Form.


MAKE-UP POLICY FOR SCHOOL WORK

Students are responsible for making up missed work due to absences, and teachers are expected to provide assignments when asked. Students should proactively check with teachers or classmates and utilize available resources like absent bins or Google Classroom to get the necessary information.  


TARDIES

Students are expected to arrive to class on time and ready to learn. 

 

Tardy Policy