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School Attendance

BPS Attendance Policy

A student must attend school for at least a half-day to be marked “present.” Check with the Principal or Head of School to find out what a half-day is: 3 hours and 10 minutes in high school.

Students who arrive after the beginning of the day must follow the school’s tardy procedures in order to be considered present for the day

Excused Absences

• an illness or injury that prevents the student from attending school. The illness or injury must be verified by a healthcare provider, school nurse, or parent

• death in the immediate family (parent, sibling, grandparent, aunt, uncle, cousin; please provide a copy of the funeral program) or other significant personal or family crisis

• court appearances

• medical or psychological tests during the school day. The parent must show evidence (such as a note from the health center) that the tests could not be scheduled after school.

• religious holidays

• visits to special education schools for students with disabilities

• other extraordinary situations approved by the School Site Council

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If you have any questions about school attendance, contact your SLC Leader or guidance counselor.

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