attendance

PROCEDURES FOR ABSENCES


Notes from parents will be accepted for six (6) absences for each 18 week grading period. However, after the sixth absence, excused and/or unexcused, in each 18 week grading period, the district requires a doctor’s note, funeral program, or documentation of a religious holiday for the absence to be excused. If a child is exhibiting a pattern of nonattendance and a child study team meeting is held with the parent, the truancy officer can deviate from the amount of parent notes that can be accepted.


E. ATTENDANCE REGULATIONS

1. Middle School and High School Only: Upon the sixth absence (excused or unexcused) in any class in a 9 week grading period, the student shall receive a failing grade of “59” for that grading period unless he/she earns a score of 60% or higher on a mastery test for that class. In order to be eligible to take the mastery test, a student must have a passing grade in the class.
2. The child shall make up assigned work within three (3) school days after returning to school from an excused or unexcused absence. An extension of time may be permitted if the child’s teacher determines that a 3-day allowance is not reasonable.
3. It is the responsibility of all students to make up any missed work when absent. A zero will be assigned for any work not made up.
4. Any assignment or test announced prior to an absence must be made up on the day the student returns (unless special arrangements are made with the teacher).
5. School related activities are not considered an absence.
6. Students must have notes for absences within three (3) school days upon their return to school or the absence will remain
unexcused.
7. Any family trip must have PRIOR administrator approval for the absences to be excused.