UNEXCUSED ABSENCES A student who is absent from class or school without an excusable reason can be considered unexcused. A student with an unexcused absence for one or more classes will receive disciplinary consequences and credit may not be given. Some examples of unexcused reasons may include: ● Missing more than 10 minutes of class without parental permission. ● Oversleeping ● Missing ride to school/car not starting ● Shopping/errands ● Paying fines ● Studying ● Skip Days TARDY Students are to be in the appropriate learning areas at assigned times.
● Parent notification ● Detention issued for each Unexcused Absence. More than 3 unexcused absences in a single day are to be referred to administration. In cases of excessive absenteeism administration, parents, and the student may agree upon an individualized attendance contract. (After clear communication with an administrator, ONE unexcused absence may be excused each academic year.)
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Excused Absences (EA) Excused absences include school days missed due to illness or death in the family. Certain family trips, medical appointments and other reasons may be excused if approved by the school prior to the absence. If a student is absent, his/her parents must notify the school office by 8:00 a.m. with the reason for the absence. In the case of severe and/or prolonged illness (for example, when hospitalization is required), exceptions to the maximum absences policy may be made at the discretion of the school administration. A doctor’s note is required within one week of any extended absence. Classroom work will be made up at the discretion of the appropriate teacher or administrator. Excused absences are only considered as such excused by the office staff or administration. Parents may request the administration to excuse an absence, but it will only be granted for a valid reason.
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