It is the obligation of the school to do the utmost to ascertain that students attend school daily. In order to achieve this goal, the support and commitment of the parents is imperative.
Excused Absences
- Student illness
- Medical appointment
- Death in the family
- Observance of a religious holiday
- School sponsored event or activity previously approved
- Other absence beyond the control of the parent and student, as determined and approved by the principal or
- principal’s designee
We also want you to note that, as per School Board Rule 6Gx13-5A-1.04, “a student who accumulates ten (10) or more unexcused absences in an annual course or five (5) unexcused absences in a designated semester course, will be subject to the withholding of passing final grade(s) pending a student/parent-requested administrative screening and/or review of all absences by the attendance review committee.” Furthermore, after 10 absences, a parent’s note will no longer be accepted, the school requests appropriate medical documentation from the health care provider.
Tardies
The school is aware that emergencies happen, such as traffic problems and car accidents, yet a student’s timely attendance is imperative. Students that accumulate five unexcused tardies will receive a written warning sent home to the parents. Thereafter, subsequent tardies will warrant disciplinary consequences.
If you have any concerns or 4244, ext. 2284.
