Attendance Regulations 

Regular attendance is necessary to insure the continuity of the educational process. Regularity of attendance is desirablein developing proper habits, the feeling of mastery through success, interest in school, a sense of responsibility, and those important character building aspects which have a definite effect upon later life. It is essential that parents and school authorities plan for anticipated absences together whenever possible. This will assure fulfillment of the school's aim to help pupils plan and accept responsibility for their actions.

Excused Absences are absences due to illness, death in the family, a family emergency, or educational or family travel. All decisions regarding emergencies or travel shall be made by the building principal or the attendance director. All family travel excuses must have prior written approval in order to be excused.

Unexcused Absence - Under 17 years of age - All absences that are not excused will be considered unlawful. Unexcused absences will include, but not be limited to, reasons such as non-approved travel, failure to attend without being ill, accumulated lateness (tardiness), non-approved work, and remaining out of school to complete school work.

First offense - 3 days of unlawful absence - official notice sent to parents.

Second Offense - Any additional unlawful absence after first offense - prosecution.

10 Absences - Notification to parents that a doctor's note will be necessary with future absences.