Quarterly Failure Policy for Four Unapproved Absences

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.

This 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:

  1. Students who have run away from home.

  2. Lack of parent notification.

  3. Personal emergencies not covered by other policies.

Procedures to be followed in reference to unapproved absences are enumerated below:

  1. When a student accumulates two unapproved absences from a class, a form letter from the Office of Student Affairs will be sent to the parent or guardian.

  2. 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 automatic "F". A letter will be sent to the parents indicating this action and recommending a conference.

  3. A student who fails a quarter due to unapproved absences may lose credit and be withdrawn from the class if the pattern continues during remainder of the semester course.
     

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Last Updated on July 29, 2004

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