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Absences - Make-up Work:
The school will give permits to make up work
only to students who bring a note verifying the absence is excused based on the
seven state approved reasons previously noted.
A student returning from an excused absence has two school days to make up
work. Arrangements to make up work must be completed within
two school
days
of receiving permission to make up work. Exceptions to the two-day rule
may be made for students with three or more consecutive excused absences
based on a plan devised by the individual teachers. Every effort should be
made to make up work as soon as possible.
It is the student’s responsibility to see that this is done at the teacher’s
convenience, outside the regular class period. The two day rule does not apply
to long-standing due dates on assignments such as projects or term papers. In
these cases, the students would be expected to make arrangements to return the
assignment on time.
Other Attendance Guidelines
:
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No student is allowed out of the room for the first and last 10 minutes of
class.
Attendance Protocol:
Under Georgia law (O.C.G.A.) Section 20-690.1), it is
mandatory for a parent to ensure that their child(ren) attend school, with failure
to do so punishable by a fine not to exceed $100, imprisonment not to exceed
30 days, community service, or any combination of penalties. Each day’s
absence from school in violation of this law shall constitute a separate offense.
Students must be present at least half the school day in order to be recorded
present, and participate in, or attend any extra-curricular activity that afternoon,
evening, or weekend. This includes practices or rehearsals. Extenuating
circumstances may be appealed through the administration
.
Checking In:
Students arriving after 7:20 a.m. must enter the school through
the front doors and proceed directly to the Attendance Office to check in prior
to attending class. See Attendance Policy.
Late arriving students must present a note signed by a parent stating the reason
for tardiness, which will be verified. A note must be presented at the time of
checking in. Only 5 personal illnesses will be accepted per semester, after that
unexcused tardies will be issued. Students checking in from a doctor or dentist
appointment must have a note or fax from the doctor or dentist otherwise a
tardy will be issued. Students may not make up work that is missed because of
an unexcused tardy to school. Unexcused check-ins may result in disciplinary
action. Failure to follow check-in procedures may result in disciplinary action.
