Parents may elect to have the academic penalty rescinded by arranging for tutoring sessions. Heritage teachers may be available for tutoring, at a rate set by the teacher and paid directly to her/him. If a student is absent for three (3) consecutive weeks or more for illness, the family should arrange for a private tutor or home teacher. All excuses accompanied by a physician’s signature must be on his/her letterhead and
submitted within five (5) school days of the absence. Unexcused Absences with Parent Permission
The Principal will make the final decision regarding whether the absence is excused or unexcused. A student who is unexcused with his/her parents’ knowledge may be required to make up the missed time as assigned by the Principal. Absences Due to Truancy Any class missed for unexcused reasons during the school day will result in a “0” for that class and for any related sessions missed (e.g., tests, projects, quizzes). Early Dismissal from School Early dismissal will be granted for the same reasons allowable for excused absences. Parents are encouraged to schedule appointments with their doctor or dentist after school hours. However, if they must take place during school hours, appointments should be made as early or as late in the day as possible. Should an early dismissal be necessary, the parent should inform the teacher in advance by email or a written note. If the student will be in a special class (art, music, etc.), the classroom teacher will furnish the special teacher with the note which authorizes early dismissal of the student. The parent is responsible for checking their student out on the iPad and picking them up from the classroom. If the student returns the same day, the parent is responsible for checking the student back in on the iPad and returning the child to the appropriate classroom. Late Drop-off to/Pick-Up from School Promptness is expected in student attendance at all times. The practice of being on time teaches our children good habits, while respecting the time and efforts of others. All times will be calculated by the school’s clock. Travel distances or parental work schedules are not acceptable excuses for consistent tardiness. Students should arrive in their classroom by 8:10 AM in order to be ready to begin class at 8:15. Any student arriving after 8:20 without prior approval will be counted as tardy. Only four morning unexcused tardies will be without penalty each quarter. Should a fifth tardy occur, a conference will be scheduled by the classroom teacher for the parents, teacher and Principal. At that meeting, steps will be taken to eliminate the existing pattern of tardies.
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