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| Attendance / Late / Illness
Policy |
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Students are expected to be in class on the scheduled days of instruction. In the event of illness
(see health policy) parents should call the school office and report the child absent by 9:00 A.M.
The school office will be calling the student’s home if a call is not received from the parent.
It is the responsibility of the student to check with the teacher(s) to determine what work has been
missed during the absence. Teachers will determine what is a reasonable time to allow for make-up work.
A general rule is one-day make-up time for each day absent. If work is not made up, no credit will be given. |
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If a student is absent from school, he or she is automatically excluded from participating in sports
activities that same day. |
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Medical appointments should be made for after school hours if possible.
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Some difficulties and emergencies do arise. If there is a situation when a student must be
pre-excused or dismissed earlier than scheduled, the procedure is as follows: |
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- A written request from the parent or guardian, stating the reason for absence from school or early dismissal,
must be submitted to the teacher with as much advance notice as possible. Only in extreme emergencies will
telephone calls be honored regarding excuses for school dismissal.
- Any parent/guardian requesting their child to leave the building during the course of the day must come
into the office and sign the student out.
- Anyone missing a total of 1 1/2 hours in the morning or afternoon will be counted absent 1/2 day.
- In the event an absence will be over an extended period of time, parents may request advanced assignments.
This request should be made at least one week prior to scheduled absence. The assignment packet will be sent
home with the child. However, please be aware that there is a possibility that due to changes in
the lesson plans, the student may find upon returning to school that more make-up work may still be required.
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| Punctuality |
| Students are expected to be in their seats and ready for work when the school day begins.
(This is barring late busses or hazardous conditions.) If a student is habitually late, the principal will
arrange a conference with the parents. |
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