Absence from school: When a student is absent, he/she must give his/her teacher a written excuse from his/her parent or guardian stating the reason for the absence.  Excused absences are only allowed for the following:

1.      Illness of the student.

2.      Illness or death in the student's immediate family.

3.      Participation in legitimate school activities with the permission of the principal.

4.      Emergencies or extenuating circumstances as recognized by the principal or his/her designee.

The student will be given three days to bring a written excuse from the parent/guardian for an absence.  After three days, the absence becomes unexcused.  Six or more unexcused absences in a year will cause the student to be retained. 

 Make up work: Students who have excused or unexcused absences will be given an opportunity to make up work missed within five schooldays upon return to school.  It is the student's responsibility to see that the work is made up.

 Absenteeism and Tardiness: Regular attendance cannot be stressed too greatly.  Many studies prove there is a definite correlation between a student making good grades, his/her success in school, and regular attendance.  It is equally important that the students begin their day on schedule.  Tardiness breeds truancy and affects the student's progress in school.  A student is counted tardy if he/she is not in the classroom when the tardy bell rings.  The teacher keeps an accurate record of tardiness.  Students who are tardy will be assigned after school detention and/or assigned to ATS (Alternative to Suspension Center).

 Truancy: Any student who is absent from school without the consent of his/her parent or the school officials is considered truant.  Students may be assigned to the ATS or suspended from school for this offense.