Student Parent Handbook - Mount Mansfield Union High School

ATTENDANCE GUIDELINES
ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL/CLASS/STUDYHALL
State of Vermont Laws Title 16 #1121, Compulsory Attendance “to attend a
public school continually for the full number of days for which such school is
held.” Mt. Mansfield believes that regular attendance by its students is
necessary in order to obtain an adequate understanding of the instruction and
materials presented by its teachers.
• Following an absence from school for illness or excused reasons, a student
must bring a written note from a parent or guardian. Parents should notify
the school prior to students being absent or receiving an early
dismissal. The attendance secretary will exchange the parent note or call
for an admission slip. If no note or call is received within 24 hours, a
detention will be assigned and the absence is considered unexcused.
• All homework can be found on the individual teacher’s homework page on
the MMU website.
• A student must be in all of their classes to be eligible to participate in any
co-curricular games/performances. If a student has an appointment the day
of a game/performance they should get prior approval from administration.
Without prior approval they will not be able to participate. For a student to
participate in any co-curricular practices they need to be in school and have
no unexcused absences.
• Students who arrive at school after the start of the school day should report
to the attendance office for a tardy slip.
• Excused absences/early dismissals/tardies are limited to illness, medical
appointments, or other family issues.
ATTENDANCE REGULATIONS
• Once a student reaches a maximum of 10 absences per semester, credit
may be denied for a course or courses (**Please note that a block period is
counted as two absences**.)
• Recognizing that there are instances where absences of 10 days or more
may be legitimate (illness), denial of credit may be appealed to the
administration.
• First class cut will result in detention and parent notification; second class
cut will also result in detention and parent notification and it may result in
forfeit of credit.
• Forged notes will result with disciplinary action.
• Planned absences exceeding four days need the approval of the
administration prior to the absence. Forms are available in the Main Office.
• Drop-outs from any approved secondary (7-12) school system must
satisfactorily complete either a summer school or evening course prior to reentry
at Mt. Mansfield Union High School.
• After five (5) cumulative absences, the student will be notified in writing by
the school and will receive information about the District Truancy Procedure.
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