Secondary School Timetable 2011-2012 - American International ...

Make-Up Work Policy
When a student has been absent, the following make-up work procedures apply:
A. It is the responsibility of the student to obtain make-up assignments from the teachers and to
see that the completed work is submitted within the allotted number of days.
B. One school day to complete make-up work to a maximum of five days is allowed for each
day that was missed.
C. If the absence is due to a pre-planned activity, work that is due on the day of departure
should be turned in prior to leaving.
D. Students should be prepared to complete any work scheduled prior to the absence
immediately upon their return to school. Essays/papers assigned in advance of the absence
are due on the assigned due date, regardless of whether the student is in school on the due
date.
E. If work missed as a result of a school-sponsored activity is not made up within the allotted
number of days, the student may not be eligible for future school-sponsored activities during
the academic year.
Withdrawal Procedure
If a student is required to make an early withdrawal from school, parents should inform the
Registrar and the Principal, in writing, at least seven (7) calendar days in advance and obtain the
two required Withdrawal Forms from the Registrar’s Office. Likewise, students who intend to
transfer to another secondary school in the following school year should complete the Withdrawal
Forms and submit them to the Administration Office at least seven (7) calendar days before leaving
AISA. If teacher recommendations are required they must be submitted to the registrar’s office at
least two school weeks in advance of the date needed. Transcripts and report card requests can only
processed one week after report cards are issued at the end of each term.
Early Check-out of Students at the End of the Year
Early departure in the secondary school, and particularly in the high school, causes significant
disruption to the learning environment. Teachers plan units and lessons with deliberation and with
definite time frames in mind. Assignments and assessments are scheduled with the understanding
that all school days are available to the teacher. Therefore, we caution parents against scheduling
departures prior to the scheduled conclusion of each semester. Because of summative assessments
during the last week of school, permission cannot be granted for students to check out early at the
end of the school year or at the end of the first semester in grades 8-12. Permission for early
dismissal for grades 6 and 7 will be granted under exceptional circumstances only and on a case by
case basis. Be aware that an early check-out may result in grades of “F” in missing assignments or
on grades/credit being awarded for the semester. The school calendar is published in March of the
preceding school year and parents are expected to make travel plans accordingly.
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