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Procedures
Upon their return to school following an absence, day students must provide in written explanation
(from a parent or guardian) to the Administrative Assistant (attendance coordinator) for the absence to
be excused. Failure to provide such a notice will result in the absence being considered unexcused and
an assignment to Saturday morning study hall. In order to change the absence from unexcused to
excused, a written explanation must be provided within two (2) days of the student’s return. Day
students over the age of 19 are still required to bring a signed note from a parent or guardian. The
school has final determination whether an absence is excused or not.
A. Tardy – Students who arrive late must check in at the Main Office for a late slip before going to
class. Otherwise, all other incidents of tardiness become the responsibility of the individual
teacher.
B. Consequences for Excessive Tardiness – For each unexcused tardy the student will receive
administrative demerits. A student absent for more than 20 minutes of a class is considered
absent, not tardy, from class.
C. Dismissals – When a student has a note from parent or guardian to be dismissed during the
school day, he/she must report to the Attendance Coordinator in the Main Office and receive a
dismissal slip prior to the beginning of classes. The administration requires parental or guardian
consent prior to dismissal. Upon return, the student must check with the Attendance
Coordinator to receive a pass for missed classes.
D. Illness at School – If a student wishes to go to the infirmary, the teacher will call the school nurse.
If the teacher cannot contact the nurse, the teacher will then call the Director of Student Life and
send the student there. When appropriate, the nurse or designee will send a signed slip for the
student’s re-admittance to class or study hall. Should the nurse deem it appropriate for the
student to go home, a parent will be called and the student will sign out with the Attendance
Coordinator. If no parent can be reached, the student may remain in the infirmary at the
discretion of the nurse.
E. School Absence and Co-curricular Activities – Any student absent (excused or unexcused) for any
portion of the school day shall be barred from participating in any scholastic or co-curricular
event, rehearsal, or practice taking place that same school day. The administration, upon
consideration of the nature of the absence, may permit such attendance or participation. A
student wishing to receive consideration should see the Director of Student Life or the Athletic
Director on the day of the absence. A student athlete must also be in school all day following the
contest; if not, he/she must meet with the Director of Athletics to determine eligibility for the
next contest.
F. Making up work – In order to course credit to be earned, all work must be made up for all
absences in the course. It will be the sole responsibility of the student to see that all
requirements regarding make-up work are fulfilled for any absence.
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