Attendance

Regular attendance is essential to student success. Students are expected to attend school each day, arrive on time, and remain at school for the full instructional day.

Parents/guardians are responsible for ensuring their child attends school regularly and for providing appropriate documentation when an absence occurs.

Absences and Excuses

When a student is absent, a written excuse from the parent/guardian or healthcare provider must be submitted to the school within three (3) school days of the student's return. The excuse should include:

Date(s) of the absence
Reason for the absence
Signature of the parent/guardian or healthcare provider

Absences may be classified as lawful or unlawful in accordance with South Carolina law and Clover School District policy.

Examples of lawful absences include:

Personal illness or medical appointments
Serious illness or death of an immediate family member
Recognized religious observances
School-approved activities
Other circumstances approved by the principal

Students who accumulate excessive unlawful absences may be subject to attendance interventions, parent conferences, and other actions required by state law and district policy.

Policy JE Student Attendance Issued8/20

Policy JH Student Absences and Excuses Issued 3/15

Tardies

Students are expected to arrive at school and to each class on time. Arriving late disrupts learning and causes students to miss valuable instructional time.

Excessive tardiness may result in school-based interventions and disciplinary consequences in accordance with school procedures.

Chronic Illness

Students with a documented chronic medical condition may qualify for attendance accommodations.

Parents/guardians should contact the school counselor to obtain information and discuss available supports, including homebound instruction, when appropriate.

Make-Up Work

Students are responsible for completing assignments missed during an absence.

Please refer to the Assignments, Make-Up Work & Late Work section of this handbook for additional information.

For complete attendance procedures and definitions of lawful and unlawful absences, please refer to the Clover School District Board Policies on Student Attendance and Student Absences and Excuses.

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