We want you in our school every day. If a student is absent, parents should provide a written explanation for the absence. If a parent’s note is not received within 5 days of returning to school, your absence will be considered unexcused.
The following absences are considered to be EXCUSED:
Illness or Injury: When the absence results from illness or injury which prevents the student from being physically able to attend school.
Quarantine: When isolation of the student is ordered by A local health officer or State Board of Health.
Death in the Immediate Family: When the absence results from the death of a member of the immediate family of the student. For the purpose of this regulation,the immediate family of a student includes, but is not necessarily limited to,grandparents, parents, brothers, and sisters.
Medical or Dental Appointments: When the absence results from a medical or dental appointment of a student.
Court or Administrative Proceedings: When the absence results from the attendance of a student at the proceedings of a court or an administrative tribunal if the student is a party to the action or under subpoena as a witness. The Local Board of Education can be considered an administrative tribunal.
Religious Observance: Those major religious holidays that have been identified by the CMS. Contact your school attendance counselor with any questions you may have regarding these holidays (K, 2nd, 4th Ms. Powell & 1st, 3rd, 5th Ms. Williams).
All other absences or pre-planned absences are considered UNEXCUSED
When it is necessary for a student to make up written work missed, the parent/student must assume the responsibility for contacting the individual teachers immediately about making up the work. Arrangements must be made no later than five school days after the student returns to school.