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Attendance Policy and Process

Regular attendance is essential for satisfactory performance in school. There is a very strong relationship between passing grades and good attendance. WAC 180-40-235 states that "A student’s academic grade or credit in a particular subject or course may be adversely affected by means of tardiness or absences."

Policy- Statement

  1. Regular classroom attendance and punctuality are expected and mandatory for all students.
  2. A student’s grade and/or credits may be lowered or reduced by irregular attendance and/or tardiness.
  3. Excessive tardiness or unexcused tardies will result in discipline.

Policy Statement Procedure

  • Five (5) absences (excused or unexcused) in a class -- School intervention & Official letter will be sent home
  • More than twelve (12) absences in a class -- Loss of full credit in that class (Student must file an appeal)

 

 
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