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Attendance Policy

It is a parental responsibility to require the regular attendance of any child. Any absence from school, other than for illness, is discouraged by the Board of Education. When a student is absent from school and parental or guardian contact does not occur, contact will be made by the school to determine the reasons for the absence.

All “excused” absences will fall within the following categories:

Illness or disability of student; Professional appointments for medical or legal reasons; Serious personal injury or family problems; Other special or unusual circumstances specifically approved by the building principal; Approved school-related activities.

In order for other absences to be considered “excused”, parents must contact the school on or before the date of the absence. Students who miss ten (10) days or more days per semester will not be excused nor will makeup credit be allowed unless the absences are substantiated by a doctor’s statement or statements or are caused by emergency family situations.

The statutes of the State of Kansas provide that every child between the ages of 7 and 18 must be in attendance at a recognized learning center during each regular session, unless the child has been certified by a physician to be physically or mentally incapacitated.

If a student misses a significant part, unexcused, of three (3) consecutive days of school or five (5) unexcused days in a semester or seven (7) unexcused days in a year, that student shall be considered truant. It is the responsibility of the building administrator to notify parents of pupil’s absences and to report cases of truancy. A significant part of the school day means: A student who is absent for one class hour/period, several class hours/periods, or the entire school day without a valid excuse shall be considered unexcused from school.

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