ATTENDANCE

• When a student is absent, parents must call the school before 10:00 a.m. on the day of the absence and must send a signed note within four days of the absence.  If a note  is not received, the absence becomes unexcused.

• When a student's absence for personal illness exceeds five consecutive days, the student shall be required to present a statement from a physician or health clinic.

• If a student needs to leave school or arrives late, he/she must check-in or check-out through the office.

TARDIES

• Students arriving after 8:10 a.m. MUST check-in through the office.  Four (4) tardies will result in a referral to the district attendance office.

EXAMPLES OF UNEXCUSED ABSENCES

• Being absent for personal reasons other than illness or a death in the family, without the principal's prior approval.

• Oversleeping

• Parent failing to contact the school by note within four (4) school days of the excusable absence.