Student Handbook - Kingsport City Schools

• Illness (personal or immediate family).
• Death in the family.
• Religious holiday as defined by state regulations.
• Extreme weather conditions.
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STUDENT CONDUCT
Parents may request in writing that the principal excuse an absence for a reason
other than those listed above; however, such requests are at the sole discretion of
the principal. The maximum number of excused absences supported only by parent
communication is eight (8) days per year (4 per semester for high school). Any
additional absences without documentation from a medical provider will be deemed
unexcused.
An absence not supported by parent (guardian) communication within three (3)
school days after the absence will be considered an unexcused absence. After
three days, the acceptance of supporting evidence shall be at the discretion of the
principal.
Exceptions/Special Situations
Students who miss classes to participate in school functions/field trips approved by
the principal or Superintendent of Schools will be recorded as “field trip”. Activities
considered school functions must be school-planned, school-directed and teachersupervised.
Students receiving homebound services are exempt from the provisions
of this policy for the duration of the placement.
College Visit Days
High school juniors and seniors may choose to miss two days per year in order to
visit college campuses. These absences count toward the total number of absences
in any one term, but they do not count toward days absent for the final exam
exemption policy. Students are strongly encouraged to utilize fall and spring breaks
for college visits.