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Regular attendance and promptness to class are necessary to assure the continuity of the educational program. Time lost from class is irretrievable, and absences tend to disrupt the continuity of the instructional program. Time on task is essential if students are to succeed in their educational efforts. Most teaching is done in an orderly sequence of building concepts and practices based on classroom activities and previous academic experiences. If this pattern is broken by poor attendance, neither the student nor the school can expect satisfactory progress. School attendance is ultimately the responsibility of students and families. Students should remain out of school
ONLY WHEN ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY .
Absences will be considered either excused or unexcused. IN ORDER TO RECEIVE CREDIT, students in grades K-8 will be allowed not more than a total of 10 absences per year including excused and unexcused absences. |
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A. Enrollment in Homebound Program due to illness/disability. Absences due to illness or disability are not counted ....provided the student is enrolled in an approved homebound program.
B. When a student is absent from school to represent the school on official business, e.g., sports, band, choral activities, ....teachers will be notified by the office. However, the student has the responsibility to notify the teacher in advance of ....the absence. All work missed must be made up.
C. In grades K-8, absences in excess of 10 days per year may be forgiven upon: (1) presentation of a statement signed ....by a licensed physician presented at the time the student returns to school, or( 2) at the discretion of the principal, ....after an at-school conference with the parent or guardian. This conference will not automatically result in an exception. |
