Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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What to do when you are absent
What to do when you are absent
Student absence must be verified within 24 hours of absence
11 or more absences per semester requires passing the final exam to demonstrate course mastery in order to earn credit.
Contact Mrs. Rodriguez at Student Services to verify absences
Phone (561) 802-6011
The following will be accepted as excused absences:
Illness
Death of relative
Religious Holiday
Circumstances preventing attendance, but beyond the control of the student
Email teachers through SIS to notify them of your absences and to receive any make-up work!
TARDY POLICY
TARDY POLICY
There is no difference between excused and unexcused tardies.
Tardies will be calculated by SEMESTER and will not accrue between semesters.
Student will not be penalized the first three days of the school year.
PROTOCOL & CONSEQUENCES BREAKDOWN
PROTOCOL & CONSEQUENCES BREAKDOWN
Tardy #1 through #5- tardies recorded- no consequence.
Tardy #6- Wednesday after school detention/ parent contact via phone. (unserved detention will automatically result in a Saturday detention)
Tardy #7 through #9- Saturday detention (unserved detention will result in a double Saturday detention)
Tardy #10- Behavior Contract and In-person parent conference
Tardy #11- Discipline Referral and In-person parent conference
a. Loss of privileges (City Place lunch etc.)
b. Loss of Honor Society Memberships
Who to turn to
Who to turn to
School Counselors
School Counselors
Academic issues, personal issues, volunteer hours, college planning, schedule issues
Assistant Principals
Assistant Principals
Discipline issues, tardies, lockers, absences
Student Services
Student Services
Clubs, sports, activities, tickets, driving decals
Data Processor/ School Counseling Secretary
Data Processor/ School Counseling Secretary
Transcript requests, community service forms
School Behavioral Health Professional
School Behavioral Health Professional
Mental health concerns, personal issues
School Police Officer
School Police Officer
To report a crime or accident
Magnet Coordinator
Magnet Coordinator
Questions about choice procedures, academic or arts probation, transfer/withdrawal
Free and Reduced Lunch
Free and Reduced Lunch
Benefits
Benefits
Free SAT/ACT test waivers
Scholarship opportunities
Up to 4 free college application waivers
TO APPLY
TO APPLY
The FY21 Free and Reduced online application process is now available for parents.
To assist parents in locating the online application this year, a tile has been added to the student portal that will take parents directly to the application for free and reduced-price meals (entitled Application For Meal Benefits) or they can still access the application through our School Food Service webpage here.
Additionally, paper applications are in process of being delivered to the schools' Administration for parents who would prefer to complete a hard copy.
If anyone has any questions about the free and reduced application process please email: MealBenefits@palmbeachschools.org or call 888-383-2025 or 561-383-2025.
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