Attendance

=**Attendance**=

It is very important for the integrity of the academic environment that all children are present when the school day begins. We ask the parents to take the lead in assuring the students arrive on time.
 * Tardiness**

• Students arriving after the 7:45 bell are considered tardy and must check in at the office for a tardy slip.

• The record of pupil tardiness and absence is kept on permanent record.

• If a pattern of absences or tardiness develops, students may be reported as truant. Generally speaking, more than 3 tardies in any given quarter is cause for concern and a parent conference may be required.

Excessive absences or tardiness may result in non-promotion. A reduction in grade based on the fact that the student was not present at school during the course of a lesson or part of a lesson, or discontinuation of enrollment.


 * Absence**
 * The school office **must be notified by 9:00 am** if a child is absent that day.
 * When a pupil has been absent from school, __a written excuse signed by the parent or guardian is__
 * __required.__
 * A pupil absent from school because of television or movie contracts is considered as an ordinary
 * absentee and is marked as such in the School Register.

In the case of long term absence parents must apply for permission from the principal and notify the child’s teacher at least two weeks in advance. Advance assignments will not be given and all assignments, tests etc. will have to be made up upon the student’s return. As the primary educators, we ask the parents to take the lead in overseeing all make-up work and ensuring that is turned in a timely fashion.
 * Absence (long term)**

Only for exceptional reasons should appointments be made during school hours. If a child has an appointment during school hours, a note should be sent to the school office and the teacher informing them of the appointment.
 * Medical/Dental appointments**

The parent must sign the child out in the office when the students is picked up for the appointment and when the student returns a Doctor or Dentist slip must be submitted with the time and date of the appointment. Students are legally credited with attendance when time is spent in a medical or dental appointment if a note from the doctor’s office is provided.