Attendance Matters
- Definition of Absent – Students are not in attendance in regularly scheduled classes at the school where they attend.
- Definition of Present – Students are in attendance in regularly scheduled classes at the school where they attend.
- Definition of Tardy – Students are not in their assigned area when class begins. This includes reporting to and from lunch, assemblies, or other activities.
Excused Absences
Personal illness – A parent note or call may be used to excuse up to five (5) absences. After a parent has used the five (5) parent notifications, a doctor’s excuse and/or parent conference may be required. Any student with five (5) or more absences from any one individual class would also require a doctor’s excuse.
An illness or incapacitating condition of a family member that requires the temporary help of a student. (A physician’s statement is required.)
A death in the immediate family. Family includes parents, stepparents, guardian, grandparents, brother, sister, stepbrother/sister, aunt, uncle. (A written verification must be provided.)
Extreme weather conditions.
Recognized religious holiday/events.
Pregnancy.
Required court appearance. (A written verification from appropriate authorities must be provided.)
Approved school-related activities.
Circumstances which, in the judgment of the principal, create emergencies over which the student has no control.
Pre-approved cultural leave.