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Philosophy of class attendance:
Seymour High School maintains that attendance in assigned classes is essential and is the responsibility of the student. Therefore, an attendance requirement has been established for all courses offered.
There are two key points implied in the attendance requirements:
That time lost from class is essentially irretrievable in terms of opportunity for instructional exchange. This experience exists above and beyond any grade that is earned.
That a student has an obligation to give as well as to receive in the context of the classroom setting. Absence means that both the individual and the class lose the full impact of the class experience.
General Information
Each teacher is required to take attendance in every class, every period of the day. Attendance is required by the State of Connecticut per the state of Connecticut guidelines for attendance.
If a student is to be absent, the parent or guardian should notify the school by calling 203-888-2561 between 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. that day. This call does not replace the need for a written note. The written note must be submitted upon the student’s return to school and the note will be placed in the students attendance file. Notes will not be accepted beyond 10 school days after an absence.
Seymour High School Reason for Absence Note Link
In the event that a student's name is on the absence list and a call has not been received, the parent or guardian will generally be contacted at home, or at work if he or she cannot be reached at home. It is imperative that we have a correct phone number available in our records for this purpose. Therefore make sure your child has returned a completed emergency form.
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