Absentee Policy
Absentee Policy:
I. An absence is defined as any time a student misses class or is 15 or more minutes late to class (excused or unexcused).
II. When a student accumulates 20 or more excused or unexcused absences in any one course, credit will be lost for that course, with the guidelines listed below. (Semester courses allow only 10 absences)
A. Students who leave class to participate in a school-sponsored activity will not be considered absent.
B. Students who miss school due to an extended illness or a chronic health condition may, with principal approval, be placed in a "Limited Attendance and Participation Program (LAPP)." In such cases, the principal, student, and parents will meet with appropriate teachers to as nearly as possible duplicate the regular classroom situation. A document from medical authorities will be required.
III. Students must obtain prior approval for a prearranged absence. In such cases, both the teachers and the office must be notified. Days missed for prearranged absences are still considered absences. Reasonable time must be given for teachers to accumulate the student's work. All work must be completed before or during the student's prearranged absence.
IV. Frequent absences prior to the "20 absence maximum" will result in a percentage reduction of the student's grade due to lack of classroom participation and lack of instructional time.
V. In addition to tardiness being addressed above, frequent tardiness is addressed in the Tardy Policy.