Student/Parent Handbook - Onteora Central School District

4. A monitor at the attendance desk will ask students for written excuses when students return toschool. Notes collected will be forwarded to the attendance office with the attendance sheets.5. The office will compile a list of students absent each day.6. All students must be in attendance for the full school day in order to participate in all schoolfunctions that day including sports, school clubs and activities. Legal excuses for part-dayabsences, such as doctors' appointments, or school related activities, meet this attendancerequirement. A student cannot miss more than three consecutive periods in a given day to beconsidered a part-day absence.C. ClassEach student has a complete schedule including class assignment, study hall, and lunch. They areexpected to follow their schedule and to be present at the beginning of each assignment on time.Students are expected to attend all classes and study halls, unless the proper authority excuses them.Attendance will be taken each period.D. HomeroomHomeroom is part of first period, which begins at 7:40 a.m. Extra time is allotted for homeroompurpose. It is imperative that students be prompt and present.E. Early Dismissal NotesStudents must have a note from a parent with home telephone number and business telephone number,reason for dismissal, and time of dismissal. Telephone contact will be made prior to grantingpermission. Failure to comply will result in denial of early dismissal pass. Notes should be left in themain office prior to the beginning of first period.A student will be given an illegal absence for truancy. The student is responsible for all work missed.Students violating N.Y.S. Law in such a manner will be suspended as outlined in the Code of StudentConduct.G. SuspensionStudents who are suspended out of school are responsible for all work missed. All make-up work mustbe handed in within one week after returning from suspension or be recorded as a zero.Students under suspension, in school and out of school, will not be permitted to participate inextracurricular or interscholastic activities.PLANNED ABSENCES FOR VACATIONPlanned absences to accompany parents on vacation while school is in session are unexcusedabsences. Such absences are considered under N.Y. State Law, to be unlawful detention. Therefore,such absences are discouraged.Parents who unlawfully detain students for "vacation" purposes are encouraged to discuss their child'sacademic record with the Principal at least one week prior to such absences and preferably beforeplanning a vacation.Students who are absent because of accompanying parents on vacation shall be held accountable andresponsible for all subject matter requirements and assignments missed. Assignments will not be givenin advance.28