Page 13 - 2015-2016 Student Handbook
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mustgototheschoolandofficiallycheckthestudentout. NOstudentmaybe checked out during the last 10 minutes of school on either campus. Students who leave campus without following proper sign-out procedures will receive a permanent unexcused absence in classes missed, and they will be considered skipping. Skipping will result in disciplinary action.
PARENT COMMUNICATION
Attendance information is shared with parents and students via the student handbook, school website, and announcements at the beginning of the semester.
Each evening School Messenger, an automated telephone system, phones home to alert parents when their student is absent. Even if we know the reason for the absence, the machine still calls. It doesn’t matter if the absence is excused or unexcused; state law requires parents be informed.
Additionally, letters are sent to parents when students reach six and ten absences. These letters are also a requirement of state law. The intent is to ensure that parents are aware students could lose credit for their courses once they exceed 10 absences. Furthermore, this written documentation gives parents knowledge of the resources available to address attendance issues. Letters are sent whether the absences are excused or unexcused.
PARTICIPATION IN INTER-SCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES
All students participating in interscholastic activities must be present in school for the ENTIRE DAY in order to participate in activities, performances, or practices...except where exempted by a physician.
MAKE-UP WORK
Any student who misses a class due to an excused absence is entitled and expected to make up assignments. The student is responsible for getting the missed assignments and scheduling times to make up tests. Teachers will communicate their expectations for completing make-up work. Each teacher’s assistance/office hours are posted outside his/her classroom door. Students who are absent for an extended time due to illness or emergency should contact student services for assignments. Assignments that are assigned prior to an absence will be due upon return; this includes tests that are scheduled for the day of return.
If make-up work is not assigned in advance, for absences of 1 to 3 days, the student will have a minimum of 1 day for each absence to complete the missed assignments. For absences exceeding 3 days, the student will have a minimum of 2 days for each absence to complete assignments. Students will receive full credit for all make-up work after an excused absence as long as it is completed on time and according to teacher expectations.
Absences resulting from out-of-school suspensions are unexcused. Students will receive credit for make-up work done due to suspensions.
SENIOR EXAM EXEMPTIONS
Seniors may be exempted from exams if the following criteria are met:
“A” average with 3 or fewer absences for the course.
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