Absences & Make Up Work

PARENTS, PLEASE EMAIL A NOTE TO MRS. BLAINE REGARDING YOUR CHILD'S ABSENCE.

Policy for Accepting Absent Work

• When a student is absent, I leave all work on the student's desk with a list of instructions.  

• Students have the same number of school days to make up the work as they are absent. 

• If a student has an EXCUSED absence, parents may request for classwork and homework to be sent to the office or to a sibling’s classroom. However, requests need to be made by 12:00 PM. Otherwise, I cannot guarantee I will have the work ready to send.

• If no requests are made, or if requests are made too late, students will get the work when they return to school. 

• If a student leaves school early, the same rule as above will apply.

• I will not ask for the make-up work.  Students will need to take responsibility and turn it in.  

Difference Between EXCUSED and UNEXCUSED ABSENCES

EXCUSED 

• Absence due to illness, medical appointments, and preapproved religious observances

• Per District policy, students will only be provided with make-up work due to EXCUSED absences

UNEXCUSED

• Absences due to trips or non-preapproved religious observances 

*Even with a note, these absences are still considered UNEXCUSED 

• Per District policy, make-up work is not provided

• Tests and assignments missed due to UNEXCUSED absences receive a score of 0