Absences
Parent Excused Absences
Parents are asked to call the office of their child's school by 10:00 a.m. on the morning of an absence. Parents should provide a written excuse upon return to school only if they have not called to report the student absence. Students and/or parents are responsible for contacting teachers regarding make-up work. Listed is a summary of excused absences per Board policy:
- Illness or personal injury.
- Appointments including medical, legal, social services, psychological, or court of law.
- Suspension from school.
- Impassable roads and extreme weather conditions which endanger the student's safety.
- Family or community emergencies/crisis/celebration.
- Absences due to penalties imposed by the court system or due to legal placement in an alternative center by another public agency.
- Religious instruction or holiday.
Administration may excuse additional absences if parents communicate the circumstance/situation.
Absences Due to COVID-19
Please call the office of your child's school to report your child's absence and indicate whether your child has tested positive for COVID-19, has been in close contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19, or has any of the following symptoms:
- Cough
- Diarrhea or vomiting
- Difficulty breathing
- Fever
- Headache
- Muscle Pain
- Nausea
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
A medical note is required for your child to return to school and activities.
Pre-Planned Absence
Students should bring a note from parents and pick up a Pre-Planned Absence Form from the office well in advance of an absence. Students will take the form and have it signed by all of their teachers. When complete, return it to the office. It is the responsibility of the student to make up work for any absence. Students are encouraged to complete assignments ahead of time so that they are not overloaded upon their return
Unexcused Absence
Unexcused absences demonstrate a disregard for the educational program and are considered a serious matter. Absence from school for all or part of a day for reasons other than those defined under excused absences will be marked as unexcused. Failure of the parent to notify the school office of the reason for an absence will cause that absence to be unexcused. An administrator may issue consequences for unexcused absences.
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