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.
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