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Attendance Policy |
Board of Education policy states: “The Board shall require, from the parent or guardian of each child who has been absent from school or class for any reason, a written statement of cause for such absence or tardiness. The Board, through the school administration, reserves the right to verify such statements and to investigate the cause of each absence of more than three days duration or repeated unexplained absences or tardiness.” Please note that “perfect attendance” certificates are not awarded.
Attendance Criteria
By definition, attendance is a pupil’s presence in school and in the classroom to which he or she is assigned at the times scheduled for instruction or other school activities. A pupil will be considered to have attended school for a full day if he or she has been present at least four (4) hours during the school day.
Attendance Policy
By definition, an excused absence is a pupil’s absence from school for a full day or a portion of a day for one or more of the following reasons:
1. The pupil’s illness.
2. A death or critical illness in the pupil’s immediate family. 3. Observation of the pupil’s religion on a day approved for that purpose by the State Board of Education.
4. A reasonable number of routine medical or dental appointments.
No other reasons for student absences are deemed to be appropriate by the Board of Education; such absences are considered unexcused. Where extreme extenuating circumstances create the necessity for a student absence due to any other reason, a written request must be submitted at least one week in advance to the school principal.
Unexcused absences are not condoned by the Board of Education. All work or tests missed because of such absences become the student’s responsibility. In the elementary school, the responsibility will generally fall upon the parent. The parent will be expected to contact the teacher after the absence for any missed assignments.
Observance of Religious Holidays
It is understood that tests, academic competitions, and assignment deadlines may fall on religious holidays. In these situations, the Board of Education has a policy of providing students a reasonable accommodation, so that the academic activity will not interfere with their religious observance. This means that the teacher or the school will reschedule the test date for any student who is absent on the actual exam day due to a religious holiday. For academic competitions where students are eligible for awards, alternative arrangements will be made to allow students to take part in the competition. Similarly, when assignment due dates correspond with a religious holiday, teachers will provide an alternate date regarding such deadlines.
Teachers will make accommodations for students whose parents submit a written request regarding a religious holiday.
Please note that all requests must be in writing.
Attendance - Written Notification to Parents
Parents will be notified when a student’s absences become excessive.
1. When a student has been absent 11 days in any one school year, the principal or assistant principal will notify the student’s parent or guardian in writing of the number and dates of absences and possible adverse academic consequences. A copy of the notice will be sent to the District Attendance Officer.
2. When a pupil has been absent 20 days in any one school year, the principal/assistance principal will send a written notice to the student’s parent warning of possible adverse academic consequences and requiring a conference with the parents, student, principal and guidance counselor. A copy of the notice will be sent to the District Attendance Officer.
3. When a student has been absent 36 days or more in any one school year, the principal will notify the student’s parent in writing that the pupil will be retained at his/her grade level. A copy of the notice will be set to the District Attendance Officer.
Tardiness
Prompt arrival at school is necessary if children are to begin their instructional day prepared and with a positive attitude. Therefore, families of children who have 10 or more tardies will receive a letter from the office as a reminder of the importance of being on time. Children are to be in their classrooms and ready to begin the day by 9:00 a.m. Please note that children who arrive at school right at 9:00 a.m. cannot physically get to their classrooms on time.
Absence and After-School Activities
Students who are out sick for the school day are NOT permitted to attend or participate in after-school activities, such as mini-units, intramurals, concerts, and PTO events, later that day.
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