2013-2014 Parent/Student Handbook - Asbury Park School District

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Dear Parents and Guardians,
In accordance with Asbury Park Public Schools Board Policy 5230, pupils the age of seventeen and older are
permitted to sign themselves out of school early without the company or written notice of a parent or guardian.
As a courtesy and an attempt to keep parents informed, in such incidents, the parent or guardian will always
receive a phone call from me or a school administrator notifying them of their child’s early dismissal from
school. The school’s Attendance Secretary will maintain a log of student sign outs for our records. I strongly
encourage you to discuss the importance of maintaining a satisfactory attendance record with your child if they
are of legal age to sign themselves out of school early. For your information, after eleven (11) unexcused
absences, a student will not receive credits for that course, despite having satisfactory grades on record.
Excessive absences can inadvertently affect a student’s grades. Students must be responsible and careful to not
abuse this system.
Should you have any concerns or wish to communicate with me, please contact me at the school using the
contact information found in this handbook. As always, I thank you all in advance for your continued
cooperation and support. I wish you and your child a successful school year at Asbury Park High School.
Educationally yours,
Reginald Mirthil
Reginald Mirthil