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Type I Absences:
Bereavement/Funerals*
*I​ mmediate Family Members
Documented with obituaries or funeral service programs (3​ days)
Chronic illness
(Chronic illness form must be on file.)
Documented with parent note within 3 days stating absences were due to chronic illness.
College/Military Visits (Juniors & Seniors)
Documented with official letters (original copy)
Court Dates
Documented with court papers (original copy)
Extraordinary circumstances
Written request by parents or guardians must be approved by the Principal (in advance, if possible.
Field Trips
Documented by teachers
Homebound
Documented by homebound teachers and guidance counselors
ISS
Documented by principals
Medical/Dental Appointment (classes will be coded according to time indicated on medical note)
Documented on official stationary from certified health professionals (original copy) (The students must be the patient.).
Out of Classes for Testing
Documented by teachers
Religious Holidays
Documented by official letter (required approval by the principal prior to the event)
TYPE II ABSENCES
▪ DO​ count toward the maximum allowable absences for courses (3 or 5)
▪ Excused/lawful
▪ Permission to make up work
▪ Three school days to submit parent notes
Type II Absences:
Parent Notes​: The official absentee form is located on the web site, in the back of the Student Handbook, and from the Attendance Office. Parent notes must include:
Current date, full names of student, grade level of student, dates of absences,
reasons for absences, phone numbers where parents/guardians can be reached to verify notes, signatures of parents/guardians
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