Category of Excused Absences:
- Personal Illness
- Death in immediate family
- Family illness (physician's statement giving the necessity of the student's services required)
- Religious holiday
- Personal (doctor or dental appointment that cannot be scheduled at times other than school hours, court appearances, etc.)
- School Activities
Unexcused Absences:
- Excuses must be turned in to the appropriate school official within five (5) days of the student returning to school.
- After five (5) unexcused days, the school will notify the parent/guardian that their child must attend school on a regular basis.
- If a student acquires ten (10) or more unexcused days (no legal reason for absence) the school will make a formal referral to the School Social Worker.
- If the child continues to accrue unexcused absences after the referral, a Legal Notice will be mailed to the parent/guardian.
Excused Absences:
- The school will require a written note signed by the parent/legal guardian stating the reason for the child's absence.