SCHOOL INFORMATION

Penalties for accumulated tardies are:

1. 3 tardies= Teacher contacts parent and an after school Friday detention may be assigned by teacher.
2. 6 tardies= Student is referred to the academic coach for consequence.
3. Additional tardies: Student is referred to the academic coach and may result in further disciplinary
   actions.

For excused absences, a student may have the opportunity to make up all work and receive credit for the same.

The following conditions apply:

1. The request for make-up is the responsibility of the student. Teachers may initiate the process.
2. The student is encouraged to complete the work prior to the absence, when possible.
3. For excused absences of two or more consecutive days, a parent/guardian may request assignments
   during the period of the student’s absence.
4. Following an excused absence, students will be given a number of school days equal to the number of school days of absence to submit make-up work for credit. (Example: Students who are absent on Monday and Tuesday will make up work on Wednesday and Thursday and turn it in on Friday.)
5. There may be no extensions for senior project deadlines due to illness or class absences.

ABSENCES DUE TO OTHER HIGHLY EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES

A parent/guardian will submit a request for an excused absence due to highly extenuating circumstances and for participation in non-school sponsored state, multi-state, or national competition on the official form. This form, available in the team office, should be completed and submitted to the principal or designee at least two (2) school days prior to an absence unless an emergency prevents submission prior to the date of absence. In such case of emergency, the form must be submitted within two school days following the return to school. The
request will be reviewed by and subject to the approval of the principal or designee.

UNEXCUSED ABSENCES

I. All absences not provided for under Excused Absences shall be considered unexcused (UNX). 

II. If a student is over 15 minutes late to class, they will be marked with an unexcused absence.

III. Unexcused absences will be addressed by the student’s Academic Coach and assigned consequences
deemed appropriate:

● For each unexcused absence of less than a whole day, without prior notification and parental approval progressive consequences will be determined on an individual basis, and number of unexcused absences such as ISS, lunch/after school detention, Friday School, referral to probation officer or other
governmental agencies, removal from class, parent conference, certified warning letter mailed, or recommendation for expulsion, etc. An excessive accumulation of unexcused absences in any semester, not including days of suspension, may result in the student’s withdrawal from the corresponding courses with a “WF”and assigned a study hall period. Extenuating circumstances will merit review.

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

1. After five (5) days of absence in a semester course, a notice may be sent to parents/guardians.

2. A student who exceeds twelve absences in a semester course may receive no credit in the course. The reasons for the student's absence will be reviewed before a loss of credit occurs.

3. A student who receives no credit in a course because of exceeding twelve absences in a semester course may audit the class or be assigned to a study hall.

4. A student or parent/guardian may appeal a decision resulting in the loss of credit in a course to an attendance review committee. The committee will be composed of the principal or designee, a dean(s), a counselor, and the student's teachers