Parent and Student Handbook

A.

Excused Absences

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.

Absences may be excused for the following reasons:

required for medical, dental, or orthodontist appointments, except in the case of an emergency.

B.

Unexcused Absences

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.

A. All absences other than for the reasons listed in Part I, Item B will be unexcused, and work cannot be made up.
B. Students receive a zero for all schoolwork missed.
C. State law provides that absences due to disciplinary suspension shall not be considered excused absences.

C.

Exceptions

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.

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.

D.

Makeup Work (excused absence)

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.

A. The student will be allowed to make up work missed following an excused absence by contacting teacher(s).

E.

Homework Assignments

May Be Requested Under the Following Provisions:

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.

A. If a student in grades K-68 is to be absent two or more consecutive days, homework, assignments may be requested ....by the parents or guardians by calling the school office before noon. Assignments may be picked up at the school.

B. If the student is too ill to work on the assignments at home, arrangements can be made to make up work upon return ....to school.

F.

Reporting Absences

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.

Absences for reasons listed will be approved if the parent or guardian will do ONE of the following:

A. Telephone the school ON THE DAY of the absence. Telephone calls are not accepted on the day that the student ....returns to school.

B. Send a written excuse by the student upon returning to school. The excuse must be presented to the office at the time ....of arrival before school. Given legitimate extenuating circumstances, the principal may allow an additional 24 hours.

C. Telephone the school and get prior approval when there is prior knowledge of an absence.

G.

Truancy

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.

Students are considered truant when absent without knowledge or consent of parents and school officials. A student guilty of truancy will be given a one-day suspension. A parent or guardian should accompany the student to the principal's office to be readmitted to school. Should a second offense occur, a three day suspension could result. Truancy will result in unexcused absence(s).

H.

Absence School Activity

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.

A student who is absent from school cannot participate in school activities or events that day or night.

I.

Dismissal from School (Must sign out in office)

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.

All requests for early dismissal should be in the school office before 9:30am, except of course, for dismissals that are due to unforeseen emergencies. Any written request for dismissal must contain the date, reason, and parent's or guardian's signature on the request. Excused or unexcused dismissals are determined by the same guidelines as absences in Part I, Item A.

J.

Tardiness to School (K-8)

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.

A student who arrives at any time after the tardy bell 8:30 am , is considered tardy. Teachers are instructed not to admit a student to class (tardiness to school) without a pass after the tardy bell has rung. An acceptable excuse must be presented to determine if the tardiness is to be excused. The same guidelines are used for tardiness that apply to absences and dismissals. (Refer Part I, Item A)