Excused and Unexcused Absences
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
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.
MEDICAL OR DENTAL APPOINTMENTS
DURING SCHOOL HOURS WILL BE MARKED AS AN EXCUSED ABSENCE IF A DATED SLIP
IS BROUGHT FROM THE DOCTOR’S OFFICE. (Parents should request this upon the
occasion of the visit.) A medical absence/tardy not accompanied by a doctor’s
note will be considered UNEXCUSED. Students are dismissed through the office
only. Parents, please
do not go directly to the classrooms, but rather
sign your child out at the office. Parents must sign students back in at the
office when they return from medical appointments.
