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1. Students are expected to be in school every day. It is recommended that students begin making up days missed after three absences in a semester in a "Time for Time" setting, to allow flexibility for emergencies toward the end of the semester. This recommendation is crucial because Time for Time sessions will stop before the actual end of first and second semester. Unexcused absences will result in zeroes for all missed work. To report an absence, please call 592-5408. 

   Leave the following information: 

   a. Caller's name

   b. Student's name

   c. Date of absence

   d. Brief explanation for the absence.

2. Excuses for absences must be turned in to the front office NO LATE THAN THREE (3) DAYS AFTER THE STUDENT RETURNS TO SCHOOL. Students will be allowed 5 call-in excuses per semester (The fall semester is defined as the academic period from august until December while the spring semester is defined as the academic period from January until May.). Students who are late or leave early from any class for fifteen minutes or more are considered absent for that class period. Any student missing more than five (5) days in a class per semester, excused or unexcused, will be required to appear before the High School Attendance Committee with parent/guardian. The committee will consist of four high school teachers, on high school administrator and two student government leaders. If the committee sees justification for these absences then additional "Time for Time' can be given to make up those absences. If this committee is not satisfied with the explanation, the student will not receive credit in the class(es) in which he/she missed in excess of five (5) days.

3. Students must have completed work missed during an excused absence within three (3) days after returning to school.

4. Any student who has excessive absences due to extenuating circumstances may request an Attendance Review Board hearing.

5. Student will be warned verbally after the third absence in a nine-week period by the teacher. Parents will be notified by telephone and/or letter at this time by the office.

6. The third tardy or early dismissal will be considered and absence, which exhibits lack of participation.

7. Any day missed during which a student is representing the school must be approved in advance. The student will be counted present for that day.

8. Students will be allowed only two (2) non-competition academically associated SDA's (School Day Absences) per semester (See SDA).

9. Any student who has a medical condition that will require him/her to miss ten (10) or more consecutive days should request homebound services by contacting the Grundy County Central Office at 692-3467.

For questions regarding attendance call 692-5408.