MIDDLETOWN HIGH SCHOOL NORTH - 63 Tindall Road, Middletown, NJ   07748 - Phone:  (732) 706- 6061 
ATTENDANCE/TARDINESS POLICY

The Board of Education has an obligation to require that the students of this district be present in school to receive an education.  This policy is for the benefit of the students, their parents, and the community at large.

Student participation in all regularly scheduled classroom-learning activities in each area of study is essential in order for each student to receive the maximum benefits of a thorough educational program.  The entire process of education requires regular continuity of instruction, classroom participation, learning experiences and study.  The regular contact of students with one another in the classroom and their participation in a well-planned instructional activity, under the tutelage of a competent teacher, are vital to this purpose.

Therefore, we cannot condone, excuse, or encourage any absence or tardiness by students.  Students who miss class for any reason must complete the missed assignments.  The Board, however, recognizes that the schools are run for the benefit of the pupils and every effort shall be made, therefore, to identify the habitual truant, investigate the cause(s) of the behavior, and consider modification of his/her educational program to meet the particular needs and interests of the student.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Absences are defined as either excused or unexcused.

1.       Students accumulating more than sixteen (16) unexcused absences in a full-year course or more than eight (8) unexcused absences in a one semester course shall face a loss of credit situation. 

2.      The following absence are considered excused absences and will not accumulate toward the student’s unexcused absence total: (All other absences will be considered unexcused and will count towards the total of 8 or 16 that might result in a loss of credit for a student)

a.      School sponsored activities

b.      Out-of-School suspensions

c.      Religious holidays as defined by New Jersey State Department of Education

d.      Death in the Family

e.      Up to 3 days for college visitations with verification limited to Juniors/Seniors with prior approval of the counselor

f.       Court Subpoena, driver’s test/permit with verification (limited to one excused absence)

g.      All absences covered by a doctor’s note submitted within three days upon return to school*-see below

       

3.       Parents will be notified, in writing, if a student is in danger of losing credit due to excessive absenteeism or tardiness.

 

*-Within three days upon return to school, students must submit documentation indicating the date(s) and the reason for absence.  The documentation should be submitted between 7:15 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. to the secretary for the assistant principal of the child’s grade.  The secretaries are located in the main office.

 

Bell Schedule

 

Period 1	Period 2	Period 3	Period 4	Period 5	Period 6	Period 7	Period 8	Period 9	Period 10	Period 11
7:36-8:26	8:31- 9:19	9:24-10:12	10:17-10:41	10:46-11:05	11:10-11:34	11:39-11:58	12:03-12:27	12:32-12:51	12:56- 1:20	1:25-2:13

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