Attendance
It is important that a student be present each day that school is in session.
The State of New Jersey has changed pupil attendance requirements. Student attendance is a critical factor in the success of our students. Research shows a direct correlation between student attendance and academic success in general. The only allowable absences recognized by the State are for religious observance or for college visits (limited to a maximum of 3 days per year for pupils in grades 11 & 12 only). All absences for all reasons are recorded and charged toward a pupil’s attendance record.
Chronic Absenteeism
is defined by the State of New Jersey as students missing 10% or more of the school year for any reason. This takes into account excused as well as unexcused days missed during the 181-day school year.
Absence From School
PARENTS OR GUARDIANS MUST NOTIFY THE SCHOOL OFFICE IF THEIR CHILD WILL BE ABSENT By 8:30 am.
Edison Intermediate School: 908-789-4470
Roosevelt Intermediate School: 908-789-4560
A student who has been absent is required, upon his/her return to school, to bring a note signed by the parent or guardian. Parents are asked not to request that their child be excused early except when an emergency makes early dismissal unavoidable. Such requests should be made by written note, giving the reason for the request. When excused early, please arrange for the student to be picked up at school, preferably in the school office.
Need to Leave School Before Dismissal?
Students are expected to stay in school for the entire day to attend all classes. We ask that doctor and dental appointments be scheduled around school hours. In unusual or emergency situations, a student may be excused early if they have a written note from a parent/guardian. Early dismissal notes must be given to the attendance secretary in the main office before homeroom. The student will be issued a pass indicating the time of dismissal and at which time the student will report to the main office to be signed out by a parent/guardian. Students will NOT be called to the office by the secretaries. If returning to school, the student must be signed in by their parent/guardian in the main office and will be given a pass to return to class.
Make-up Work
The material covered in each class session is an integral part of the course. Each student is required to complete make-up assignments for all absences. Assignments, class work, and tests are to be made-up by the student within a reasonable length of time. Arrangements to make up work must be initiated by the student and approved by the teacher. It is expected that each student will be present for each of the 181 days that school is in session. Removing students from school for vacations during school time is discouraged. Teachers are not required to provide work in advance. The regular time for make-up work is immediately following an absence.
Tardiness
Arriving to school on time is the best way to start the day. Students may arrive to school starting at 8:00 a.m. The first bell rings at 8:07 a.m. for students to enter the building. Students arriving after 8:15 a.m. should enter through the main entrance. Students are to be signed in at the main office when arriving late to school. Any student not in their assigned homeroom by 8:15 a.m. will be marked tardy. All tardies are unexcused without a doctor’s note.