Attendance

State Law provides that parent/legal guardians are responsible for ensuring that their student(s) attend(s) school. Students taking online courses are expected to follow the MASD board approved calendar.

Excused Absences

We recognize that circumstances can occur that will keep a student from completing daily lessons and signing into the system. These types of absences are considered excused absence and should fall into one of the categories below.  Students are expected to work with Ms. Gross and online teachers to make up for any missed work.

• Absence due to illness, health condition, family emergency. The parent or legal guardian is expected to notify Ms. Gross via email prior to the absence unless the situation does not provide such opportunity.  A doctor’s note must be provided if the student misses three consecutive days due to illness.

•  Participation in school approved activities. In order to be granted an excused absence the activity must be authorized by Ms. Gross and parent.  The affected online teachers must be notified prior to the event.

• Parental request for temporary absence.  Upon parental request Ms. Gross and appropriate school district personnel may temporarily excuse a student for agreed reasons.  The request should be submitted in writing in advance and should state the reason and duration of the absence. An absence may not be approved if it is deemed to be detrimental to the student’s academic progress.

• Disciplinary actions. Absences due to temporary suspensions are deemed excused for attendance record keeping.

Unexcused Absences

Any absence that does not fall into an excused absence category or is not adequately documented will be considered an unexcused absence. The parent or legal guardian will be notified of any unexcused absence.