On the day of the absence, a parent or guardian must notify the Attendance office by telephone (309-828-1231 -- twenty-four hours a day) before noon on the day of the absence.  The telephone call is to be made each day of the absence and the reason for the absence given.  The reason for the absence must be acceptable to school authorities if the absence is to be designated as approved.

Parents and guardians must assume the responsibility of calling the attendance office.  However, it is the responsibility of the student to make sure his parent has informed the school of the absence.  Parents who fail to call the school the day the student is absent jeopardize the absence being approved after 24 hours unless an emergency situation merits a special consideration by the Student Affairs Office.  Disciplinary action may result for those students whose absence was not reported on the day of the absence.

During a long term illness or hospitalization, it will not be necessary to notify the school each day.  A weekly report to the attendance office and the counselor is requested so the student may receive instructions for makeup work or receive other information.

Upon returning to school, students should report directly to class.  Students whose absences have not been approved will be called down to the attendance office or the student affairs office during the day.  It is the student's personal responsibility to contact each teacher to identify what makeup work is required, the date(s) for any makeup tests and quizzes, and the deadline for completion of makeup work.