ATTENDANCE POLICIES - Greece Athena Staff Blog

2010 7110R.11 of 2StudentsSTUDENT ABSENCES AND EXCUSESAbsencesStudents must:1) Bring a note from home giving name, date, days of absence and reason for absence.2) Present excuse on day of return to homeroom teacher.3) Make immediate plans to make up work due to absence. If student is absent for anextended period of time, the student should call the Counseling Office for aid in obtainingassignments.NOTE:Parents/guardians, if their child's surname is not the same as the parent/guardian, shouldinclude the child's last name on the note as well.School attendance is required for all children who are of compulsory attendance age.Absences, Tardiness, and Early Departures from School Which are Considered Excused andUnexcusedExcused and unexcused absences, tardiness, and early departures will be as enumerated in 7110R –Student Attendance Regulation.Extended IllnessStudents who have an extended illness may be placed on home-tutoring.1) A doctor's statement on the district’s form (Form 7110F – Information Sheet to HealthCare Providers Regarding Tutoring Requests) indicating the need for, the dates and thelength of the home-tutoring must be submitted by the parent/guardian before approval bythe administration.2) The request for home tutoring will be forwarded to the Superintendent/designee or Officeof Special Education as the case may be, for approval, which will authorize the hometutoring.3) Under the directions of the tutor, the student will complete all missed assignments andcontinue assigned course work.(Continued)