EXTENDED ABSENCES
Parents must notify the principal and notify all of the child’s teachers in writing at least two weeks prior to departure for an extended absence. When a student is absent for twenty (20) or more days in a trimester, official grades may be withheld, and the student is at risk for an “incomplete” notification on their permanent school record. This decision is left to the judgment of the principal in consultation with the teacher. Advance assignments will be given at the discretion of the teacher(s). All assignments/tests will have to be made up upon the student’s return within a time limit set by the teacher(s).
Students who are absent or tardy are held responsible for any work they may have missed. Students who miss more than 20 days per trimester are subject to failure or grade level retention at the end of the school year. An incomplete be given for missing work, and If the work is not completed in the specified time, the incomplete becomes a failure (F). Policies on being able to make up testing and assignments are as follows:- Make-up tests are left to the discretion of each classroom teacher (teachers are given flexibility to set classroom policies with regards to make-up tests). If a student is not able to take a test due to school scheduling issues/unavailability of school staff to administer/monitor a test, the teacher will consider dropping the test grade from the overall subject average. This step will be considered if the student has made a good faith effort to make up missed work and assignments.
- Students are required to complete long-term assignments (projects, reports) regardless of absenteeism.
- Parents are asked to contact the school if the child will be absent for an extended period of time. Arrangements can be made with the homeroom teacher/principal if the student needs extra time, or there are mitigating circumstances.
VACATIONS
St. Euphrasia School strongly discourages students being taken out of school for family vacations. Parents must notify the school and teacher at least two weeks in advance. All missed work must be made up & returned with the student corrected by the parent. Please check with the teacher prior to the vacation absence.
