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Any student
accumulating four unapproved absences per quarter in any course will
receive an “F” for the quarter in that class. Any exception requires
specific administrative approval. Continued unapproved absences may
result in removal from the class and loss of Credit.
The above policy
applies to all students except in those special situations covered by
special education laws and other state mandates. The Student Affairs
Office has the prerogative to determine status of absences in special
circumstances as applied to this policy, for example:
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Students who
have run away from home
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Lack of
parent notification
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Personal
emergencies not covered by other policies
Procedures to be
followed in reference to unapproved absences are enumerated below:
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When a
student accumulated two unapproved absences from a
class, the student will be interviewed by the appropriate Assistant
Principal and a form letter from the Office of Student Affairs will be
sent to the parent or guardian. A copy will also be filed with the
student’s counselor.
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When a
student has three unapproved absences from class, the
Office of Student affairs will notify the student’s counselor of the
third unapproved absence.
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With the
occurrence of the fourth unapproved absence, the
appropriate Assistant Principal will have a conference with the
student and notify the teacher of the grade of “F”. A letter will be
sent to the parents indicating this action.
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A student
who fails a quarter due to unapproved absences may forfeit credit and
be withdrawn from the class if the pattern continues during the
remainder of the semester course.
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Students
accumulating four unapproved absences from study hall will be
suspended to the home. A parent conference will be required to
re-enter.
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