Absence
Principals and teachers are responsible for checking the regular attendance of all students. Every absence
must be recorded on an attendance register (hard copy or electronic). All attendance policies should be
clearly defined in the parent/student handbook.
When a student is absent, the student must submit a written excuse signed by a parent/guardian and the
school must keep excuses on file for one year.
Excused absences include illness, medical or dental appointments, funeral services for family members,
quarantine directed by city or county officials, or emergencies or special circumstances as determined by
the school.
Schools may establish a policy for determining what constitutes excused and unexcused absences.
Excessive unexcused absences may result in the loss of academic credit.
If parents/guardians wish to temporarily take their child out of school for family reasons, the principal and
teacher should discuss with the parents/guardians the possible effects of such an absence. It is advisable
that the school keep on file a record of the recommendation made to the parents/guardians.
