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    This document outlines an attendance policy for a school. It states that regular attendance is important for student learning and achievement. It defines excused and unexcused absences, with excused absences requiring documentation. It notes that more than 6 unexcused absences in a term could result in a lower grade or retention. The policy also addresses tardiness, early dismissal, responsibilities of students, parents and administrators, and consequences for excessive absences such as not being allowed to take exams or potential retention.

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    This document outlines an attendance policy for a school. It states that regular attendance is important for student learning and achievement. It defines excused and unexcused absences, with excused absences requiring documentation. It notes that more than 6 unexcused absences in a term could result in a lower grade or retention. The policy also addresses tardiness, early dismissal, responsibilities of students, parents and administrators, and consequences for excessive absences such as not being allowed to take exams or potential retention.

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    This document outlines an attendance policy for a school. It states that regular attendance is important for student learning and achievement. It defines excused and unexcused absences, with excused absences requiring documentation. It notes that more than 6 unexcused absences in a term could result in a lower grade or retention. The policy also addresses tardiness, early dismissal, responsibilities of students, parents and administrators, and consequences for excessive absences such as not being allowed to take exams or potential retention.

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    This document outlines an attendance policy for a school. It states that regular attendance is important for student learning and achievement. It defines excused and unexcused absences, with excused absences requiring documentation. It notes that more than 6 unexcused absences in a term could result in a lower grade or retention. The policy also addresses tardiness, early dismissal, responsibilities of students, parents and administrators, and consequences for excessive absences such as not being allowed to take exams or potential retention.

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    Attendance Policy

    Absences
    It is the parent's obligation to report any absences. Please contact the Corporate Communication
    Department (CCD) before 8:00 a.m. with the student's name and grade level with valid excuse
    (refer to excused absences). Students must attend class on a regular basis and arrive on time in
    order to receive the finest education possible. Regular classroom engagement is required to provide
    the optimal learning environment for each student. This policy statement was created to encourage
    regular attendance and discourage tardiness. Our mission is to optimize every student's learning
    opportunity. Parents and students are responsible for their children's attendance. At the judgment
    of the school administration, a student who is absent from school for more than 6 days (Unexcused
    absences per term) may receive a lesser grade or be retained if their absence has severely hampered
    academic progress.

    Excused Absences
     Illness: A doctor's/note parent's explaining the cause for absence is necessary for your
    student's attendance file.
     Medical visits or treatments: A doctor's letter is required for the student's attendance file.
     Personal or family emergency: A parent letter is required for the student's attendance file.

    Unexcused Absences
     Family vacations.
     Non-Medical appointments.
     Absence for any other reason that does not meet the criteria of an excused absence.
     A student who is absent from school without notice.
    Early Release
    Parents are requested to schedule appointments after 3:30 p.m. to avoid the need for an early
    dismissal. If it becomes necessary for the student to be released from school for a doctor/dental
    appointment or other unavoidable emergencies, the following procedure should be followed:
     Parent/Guardian will need to contact the reception stating the student’s first and last name,
    date and time of release, and the reason for the early dismissal. The parent/student is to fill
    up a leave form before dismissal.
     The written note will be kept in the students attendance file.

    Tardiness
    Being on time is a life skill important to each student’s future, and schools share the responsibility
    to teach the importance of this skill. Tardiness of individual students interrupts instructional time
    for all students. Promptness to class allows the teachers to begin the instruction on time for
    everyone. Tardiness to class is defined as not being physically in the room at 8:00 am. Student’s
    arriving after 8:30am will be considered absent.

     Two tardies is equal to 1 unexcused absence


     If tardiness continues, suspension from school will be at the discretion of the
    administration.

    Student’s Responsibilities
    Attending school on a daily basis, on time, and fully participating. The student who was absent is
    responsible for obtaining and completing make-up assignments. Classwork must be completed
    within a particular time frame, with one day made up for each day missed. In the event of a
    scheduled absence, classwork is due the day the student returns to school. All work that is not
    completed within the time limit will be graded zero.

    Administrator’s Responsibilities
     To assess student attendance and notify parents/guardians when a student has an excessive
    number of absences.
     To take reasonable efforts to ensure that pupils attend school on a regular basis and in a
    timely way.
     3 (three) absences (termly): Parents will be alerted of absences and reminded of the
    importance of regular attendance through letter or phone.
     6 (six) absences (termly): A required conference with parents and principals will be
    convened to design an attendance improvement plan. The intervention strategy will be
    proactive and problem-solving.
     After 20% absence (termly): students will not be allowed to sit for their Exam and
    Retention may arise.

    Examination
    It is important for students to be present during lessons and participate in order to develop and
    grow as future leaders. Students who have been absent for 20% of the term will not be allowed to
    sit for exams, if such behavior continues throughout the other terms students will need to be
    retained in the current grade.

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