Regular and punctual attendance in all classes and laboratories is required in addition to the proficiency attested by class work and examination.  No cuts are sanctioned.  By enrolling in a course the student obligates him/herself to attend class regularly.

               Each teacher and the attendance clerk will maintain detailed records to enforce attendance requirements.  Attendance is checked each period by the classroom teacher and office.

                Off-campus students who become ill and go home need to have parents notify school of their absence.

                State law states that excused absences are those caused by illness of the student or immediate family member, a medical or dental appointment for the student, court appearance of pupil, religious holiday, or an absence which has received prior authorization from the principal.  Prior authorization is received by obtaining a pre-arranged absence form from the front office.

                 The pre-arranged form must be filled out, including a parent signature, prior to tentative approval by an administrator.  The student will then request teacher approval.  Teachers will check student's grades and attendance prior to granting approval.  If the student's grades and attendance are approved by each teacher, final approval will be given by an administrator.  Administrative approval will not be granted if a teacher indicates a grade or attendance problem.  Finally, the form must be turned in to the attendance clerk no later than one (1) day prior to the pre-arranged absence.  It is the student's responsibility to make sure the absence is marked "excused" and to turn in assigned work on the first day back or to request make-up assignments.

                 The next day at school, after an absence from any class, the student will present to the attendance clerk a written excuse with the student's full name, date(s) missed, reason for being absent and signature of a parent or guardian.  If the student fails to bring a written note, the absence will be unexcused.  Repeated unexcused absences will be brought to the attention of the parents and proper authorities so that attendance laws may be enforced.  Excuses will be kept on file.

                  Any student arriving a little late to school (before 8:35) should report directly to first period and be marked tardy.  Any student who arrives extremely late (after 8:35) must first report to the attendance clerk for an absentee correction and pass to first period.  For a tardy to be excused, the student must present a written explanation citing one of the reasons covered by state law.  Students detained by a late bus or by office personal are considered excused tardies.  No teacher should detain a student causing him/her to be tardy to another class unless it is absolutely unavoidable.  In the latter case, the detaining teacher must send a note with the tardy student.

                  If a student must check out to leave school during the school day, he/she must sign out with the attendance clerk.  The clerk will verify the validation of the absence and will contact parent for approval.  Because presence in class is so important, parents and students are expected to make dental and medical appointments for after school.  Students are not to leave to do "errands".

                    Any time necessary for a student to be absent, it is the STUDENT'S responsibility to make up all work missed.  The student is allowed to receive credit for work only when the absence is excused.  The makeup work must be completed within a reasonable time (teacher's discretion) or a grade of zero will be recorded and will become part of the term average.  WORK MAY NOT BE MADE UP IF THE ABSENCE IS UNEXCUSED.

                    Any student who leaves the grounds without a specific reason will be considered skipping and will be disciplined accordingly.  No make-up work is allowed for such absences.

                    Students under disciplinary out-of-school suspension may not make up work missed because their absences are considered unexcused.

                    Suspended students MAY NOT be on campus for any reason nor attend any school function.

                    Students who are assigned to individualized study services for disciplinary action are responsible for gathering class work from their teachers prior to the ISS day and will receive full credit for it.  Students MAY NOT attend or participate in any extracurricular activities which occur on the date they are to serve ISS.