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APPENDIX 2
ATTENDANCE
GENERAL ATTENDANCE/POLICY # 7.5
Attendance is a key factor in student achievement and therefore,
students are expected to be present each day school is in session.
Students who do not attend for at least 90% of the academic sessions will
risk penalties being applied. This will include deregistration, delaying
promotion to the next academic year and entry to external
examinations may be refused. A written warning will be issued prior to
the above sanctions being implemented.

The Principal shall be responsible for ensuring that:
1. Attendance is checked and reported daily for each class.
2. All student absences are verified.
3. Written excuses are submitted for absences and lateness.
4. Procedures for reporting are followed.
5. The name of all students to be enrolled in each school will be
identified through student registration and the transfer of records.
6. The names of students enrolled the previous year who do not
reregister will be noted by the Registrar.

Reasons for absences include:
1. Personal illness.
2. Illness of immediate family member.
3. Death in the family.
4. Extreme weather conditions.
5. Religious observances.
6. Doctor’s appointment.
7. Circumstances, which in the judgment of the Principal create
emergencies over which the student has no control.

Students participating in school-sponsored activities whether in or out of
school shall not be counted as absent. In order to qualify as “school-
sponsored”, the activity must be school- planned, school-directed, and
teacher-supervised.

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