Excessive Absenteeism

• A student who is absent from a class during the course of a semester for five (5) or more days will be sent a notification letter.
• A student who is absent for 15 days from a class in a semester will be dropped a full letter grade in the course, regardless of whether the absences are excused or unexcused. The only exception to this is if some of the absences are due to school events or documented, serious medical circumstances (non-emergency doctor and dental visits do not apply).
• A student who is absent 20 days in a semester from a class will appear before the Academic Review Board and lose credit for the course.
• A student who is absent 25 days in a semester in a class will be considered to be automatically dismissed from the school. The student and parents/guardians may request an appeal to the Principal for re-instatement.
• Credit deficiencies incurred due to absenteeism must be made up.  Credit deficiencies MUST be made up during the St. Paul High School Summer Session the following summer of the school year in which they are incurred. If it is determined that a student cannot make up all deficiencies in the following summer, it is at the discretion of the Principal to dismiss the student. A student who forfeits credit in three or more classes within the school year may be asked to withdraw from St. Paul High School after a review by the Principal or designee.​