2.3 What happens if I am sick, or some other unforeseen circumstance happens?

2.3.1 Illness or misadventure

If, due to illness, misadventure or compassionate grounds a student either:
(a) misses an assessment task, or
(b) is unable to complete an assessment task by the due date, or
(c) is absent from school just prior to an assessment task being due or
(d) his performance in a task is affected, or
(e) is absent on the day an assessment task is due to be submitted.

The student must provide a medical certificate (where applicable) on the first day of his return to school. The medical certificate must be submitted with a completed “Application for Illness/Misadventure Form” (AIM Form - refer to Section 3 of this handbook). Where possible the College should also be notified via a phone call or email on the morning of the task.

The completed ‘AIM form’, with supporting documentation must be returned to relevant KLA Leader of Learning the next school day. This also applies for approved leave and school events (e.g. sport). Being on approved leave or a school event does not exclude a student from completing an assessment task.

The application will be considered by the KLA Leader of Learning and the Director of Teaching and Learning. The student will be notified of the decision and if the application is:
(i) granted, the student will be notified of the outcome
(ii) declined, the student has the right to appeal this decision. This is done by writing to the Principal, who will discuss the application with the student, Director of Teaching and Learning and relevant KLA leader.

2.3.2 Absence from school prior to an assessment task

Students who are absent from school / classes prior to an assessment task may gain an unfair advantage. If a student is absent the day before a task is due his reasons must be valid and justified. The College may ask for a medical certificate or other supporting documentation. If the student has no valid reason for his absence a zero mark will be awarded, however, the task still must be completed.

If the absence is due to illness or misadventure – an AIM form must be completed; refer to Section 3 of this handbook.