Policy – Regular attendance essential for academic success and social development. Excused absences include illness, pre-arranged appointments, extended disability, work-study programs, school activities, and suspension/expulsion. Unexcused absences trigger notifications and penalties excluding academic consequences or expulsion. After 10 unexcused absences, judicial proceedings enforce compulsory attendance. Make-up work provided for excused absences and following suspension. Building principal serves as district attendance officer.
Read Full Policy- Last Reviewed/Revised: June 2012
- Last Adopted: October 10, 1984
Cross References:
- IC/ICA, School Year/School Calendar/Instruction Time
- JEA, Compulsory Attendance Ages
- JFC, Student Withdrawal from School/Dropouts
- JHB, Truancy
- JK, Student Discipline
- JKD/JKE, Suspension/Expulsion of Students
- JLIB, Student Dismissal Precautions