Students are expected to be in class on time every day

We believe that attendance is so important to student achievement and learning that:

Students will lose credit upon the 10th absence during the semester (excused or unexcused) unless:

1) a contract is in place and students are meeting the terms of the contract –or -

2) an appeal is granted

3 unexcused tardies = 1 unexcused absence

1 unexcused late more than 10 minutes = 1 unexcused absence

tardy = within the first 10 minutes

Students are responsible for making up work missing during an absence.

Parents/guardians must excuse an absence within 48 hours

Planned absences such as family trips must be approved three days before the start of the absence

Teacher should communicate with grade level administrator and counselor when they notice an absenteeism pattern.

Attendance office will notify students if they obtain 5 absences in a marking period (3 for 9th grade).

The student will be notified when they have 10 absences in a marking period (5 for 9th grade), regarding their loss of credit.

Appeals will be held if necessary.