Attendance

Attendance Policy

Students need to attend school daily and be in class on time so that optimum benefits of their education can be achieved. Unexcused and/or excessive absences or tardies are unacceptable and impinge upon a student's education and academic performance. Chronic absenteeism is defined as 15 excused/unexcused days or more per school year. Failure to improve attendance may violate the State's Compulsory School Attendance Law and may lead to school disciplinary action and/or generate a Truancy Petition with a referral to Family Court.

Guidelines - Excused absences & tardies must have a verifiable note submitted within three days of absence. Examples of excused absences & tardies include:

• medical

• death or funeral for immediate family

• court appointments

• school authorized activities

• other absences pre-approved by an administrator.

Homework Requests

• • Intermediate School

  • High School