Table of Cont . Grad . Req . Disciplinary Responibilities Stud . Activities School Services Miscellaneous
10-198b State Board of Education to define “ excused absence ,” “ unexcused absence ,” and “ disciplinary absence ” as amended by PA 21-46 , Section 19 ) 10-198c Attendance review teams . 10-198d Chronic absenteeism ( as amended by PA 17-14 ) and PA 18-182 ) 45a-8c Truancy clinic . Administration . Policies and procedures . Report . ( as amended by PA 15-225 ) 10-199 through 10-202 Attendance , truancy - in general Action taken by State Board of Education on January 2 , 2008 , to define “ attendance .” Action taken by State Board of Education on June 27 , 2012 , to define “ excused ” and “ unexcused ” absences . PA 17-14 An Act Implementing the Recommendations of the Department of Education PA 21-46 An Act Concerning Social Equity and the Health , Safety and Education of Children
Adopted : |
September 11 , 1979 |
Amended : |
May 9 , 1995 |
Effective : |
September 24 , 1979 |
Revised : |
May 11 , 2004 |
Amended : |
August 25 , 1981 |
Revised : |
February 22 , 2011 |
Amended : |
June 16 , 1986 |
Revised : |
October 23 , 2012 |
Effective : |
September 1 , 1986 |
Revised : |
June 14 , 2016 |
Amended : |
July 10 , 1989 |
Adopted : |
February 23 , 2021 |
Amended : |
December 11 , 1990 |
Revised : |
January 27 , 2021 |
Additional Information ( Grades 9-12 )
Since the classroom is the primary area where most learners experience the acquisition of knowledge , it becomes apparent that attendance in class is a valid , reasonable requirement . It is the position of the Board of Education that mandatory attendance by students is required . The following attendance procedures have been developed to encourage students and parent ( s )/ guardian ( s ) to minimize absences in order to gain the maximum benefits from daily classroom activities . Students who fail to meet their responsibilities may lose course credit .
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Attendance to School
1 . While the above stated reasons for absences are classified as excused , they will count toward the total number of absences when determining course credit . Suspensions from school do not count towards the total number of absences for loss of credit .
2 . Students who are participating in school sponsored activities will be considered present for attendance purposes .
3 . Students who exceed ten ( 10 ) absences in semester courses , and twenty ( 20 ) absences in yearlong courses , will lose full course credit .
4 . At the time of notification , the student will be required to date and sign the warning / loss of credit sheet , indicating the impact of the student ’ s attendance on his / her credits . Notification may be sent home unsigned if the student ’ s absenteeism prevents the student from signing the notification in a timely manner . Students who lose credit as a result of this policy , will be given an opportunity to appear before an Appeals Committee .
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