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.
Early dismissal or late arrival for medical or dental appointments shall be granted when the parents/guardians make a request.
The student must be signed out in accordance with the school's standard procedures. The student's reason for leaving school early must be recorded in writing.
Parents/guardians are urged to keep such requests to a minimum.
WRITTEN NOTICE
Upon returning to school after an absence, the student will bring to the School office a note containing:
- student’s full name
- student’s grade
- date(s) of absence
- the reason for absence
- the signature of the parent/guardian and
- the phone number(s) at which parent/guardian may be contacted during the school day
