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This section of the handbook contains very
important information which should be followed in order for you to receive
the very most from high school. Attendance at all class sessions and
participation in class activities are necessary for academic achievement.
The Illinois School Code, Article 26 1 requires those who have custody or
control of any child between the ages of 7 and 16 years to cause such child
to attend some public school in the district wherein the child resides the
entire time it is in session during the regular school term. Article 26 2
requires any person having custody or control of a child who is below the
age of 7 years and above the age of 16 years and who is enrolled in any
public school to cause such child to attend the public school in the
district wherein he resides when it is in session. In addition, the Illinois
School Code, Article 10 19 requires school boards to prepare a calendar for
each school year specifying the opening and closing dates and providing a
minimum term to insure 176 days of actual student attendance.
Compliance with the compulsory attendance law is the responsibility of the
parent (or guardian) and the student. Attending each class session is
required. Absences are reported every period. Regular attendance in school
is regarded as an important contributing factor to success in school, both
in academic progress and in social development.
The City of Bloomington Ordinance 1991-72 provides for a fine for truancy
from school for enrolled students.
Students who have extensive consecutive or cumulative absences need to focus
on academic work upon their return. Out of school jobs, including
school-sponsored jobs, field trips, extracurricular activities, and
athletics are secondary responsibilities. As a result, the administration
may review and limit involvement in school-sponsored jobs, field trips,
extracurricular activities, and athletics for students with large numbers of
absences -- approved or unapproved.
Absences are classified according to the following categories:
1. Approved absences
2. Pre arranged approved absences
3. Unapproved absences
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