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When a student has missed class eight times in a year-long course; four in a half-year course; and two in a quarter-year course,
the student will receive no credit for the course. Students who enroll at PRHS during the school year will have their absence limits
proportionate to their time enrolled here. All class absences count toward the seven-class limit except doctor-verified illness, family
emergencies, religious requirements, school-sponsored activities, and for juniors and seniors only; three days of documented college
visitations each year. Work may be made up, except a zero will be given for all work due on the day of truancy or out-of-school
suspension unless given Administrative approval. (Please refer to the truancy policy as well). A student who has been notified of his/
her removal from class may remain in class an additional five days provided an appeal has been filed with the Assistant Principal.
Appeals and hearings for an extension must be held within five school days following the notification of removal unless the postponement
is not initiated by the student.
APPEAL OF ABSENCE LIMIT
A student who wishes to present evidence as to why he/she should be considered an exception to the attendance policy may
request a hearing before an attendance board. This board will consist of the teacher(s) involved, the student’s Guidance counselor,
the Guidance Director, and the Assistant Principal. The student and his/her parents (if they wish to be present) will present their
evidence to the Board. Students should be aware that days out of school for sickness are included in the seven class absence limit
and will not be a reason for an extension unless the sickness is a major or chronic illness that requires a doctor’s care or is over an
extended period of time and is verified by a doctor.
Attendance appeal hearings will generally be held in the Guidance office. The student will be allowed to state his/her case to the
Appeal Board with evidence to back up the case. After the attendance Appeal Board has had a full opportunity to discuss the case
and decide what action will take place, the Assistant Principal will contact the student to notify him/her of the decision. A letter outlining
the decision of the board will be sent to the parents with a copy to the teacher(s) involved within three working days of the hearing.
The Appeal Board could make any one of the following decisions:
1. Exclude the student from the class by refusing the appeal.
2. Accept the appeal and grant the student an exemption of a specified number of days of past absences. Some courses may
require that the student make up missed class time (vocational education, practical arts, physical education, etc.).
3. Make any other decision the board feels would resolve the problem.
A copy of each appeal and the decision made will be forwarded to the School Board. Decisions made by the Appeal Board will be
final unless due process has not been observed.
PERFECT ATTENDANCE AWARD
A student with perfect attendance will have attended school every day school was in session and not have been tardy or dismissed
for any reason. The only exceptions to these criteria are school-sponsored activities (field trips, sports, etc.) and a maximum of three
documented college visits for juniors and seniors.
AGE OF MAJORITY
Any person who has attained his or her eighteenth birthday is declared to be of majority age for all purposes except as prohibited by
the Constitution of New Hampshire and the Constitution of the United States. These students must register at the Assistant Principal’s
office as soon as they become eighteen.
When a student attains the age of eighteen, that student, for most purposes, becomes legally independent of his or her parents or
guardian, and parental permission for trips, absences, etc., will not be required. All dismissals and absences will be checked accordingly
by the Administration. In addition, if an eighteen-year-old student is released during school hours for sickness, he or she will not need
to be discharged to the custody of his or her parents. He/she will, however, need to see the nurse for a dismissal due to sickness. All
other regulations will be applied equally to those students over and under eighteen years of age.
No student may dismiss him/herself without approval of the nurse or Administration. Failure to do so will lead to disciplinary action.
If an eighteen-year-old student wishes to have all school correspondence sent directly to him/her, the following procedure must be
followed:
1. The student must make the request to the school in writing to the Assistant Principal’s office.
2. A copy of the request will be sent to the student’s parents.
STUDENT RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
In order for a non-tuition student to attend Plymouth Regional High School, the following parameters must be met:
1. Parent or legal guardian must be a resident of the District.
*Proof of residency may be required.
2. Any non-adult student must reside with his/her parent or legal guardian to attend Plymouth Regional High School.
*Legal guardianship requires court approval. A court document con-firming legal guardianship must be on file for any student
not residing with his or her biological parent(s).
3. Any adult student not living with a legal guardian must file proof of residency.
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