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 17
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 17 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
