B .
For the tenth absence and all absences thereafter , a student ’ s absences from school are considered excused for the following reasons :
1 . student illness ( Note : all student illness absences must be verified by an appropriately licensed medical professional to be deemed excused , regardless of the length of absence ); 2 . student ’ s observance of a religious holiday ; 3 . death in the student ’ s family or other emergency beyond the control of the student ’ s family ; 4 . mandated court appearances ( additional documentation required );
5 . the lack of transportation that is normally provided by a district other than the one the student attends ( no parental documentation is required for this reason ); or
6 . extraordinary educational opportunities pre-approved by district administrators and in accordance with Connecticut State Department of Education guidance .
Unexcused Absences
A student ’ s absence from school shall be considered unexcused unless they meet one of the following criteria :
1 . the absence meets the definition for an excused absence ( including documentation requirements ); or
2 . the absence meets the definition of a disciplinary absence .
Responsibilities of the School Community Student :
• Report to school on time ( Grades K-12 )
• Follow the procedure for excused absences ( Grades K-12 )
• Report to class on time ( Grades 6-12 )
• Make-up work due to absence
Family :
• Call the appropriate school office to indicate that your child will be absent within 48 hours in order to avoid the legal ramifications of truancy ( Call Dean Secretary or 860.253.5540 and follow prompts )
• Provide the school with updated and accurate contact information for parents / guardians and for emergency contacts
• Stress the importance of regular school attendance with your child
• Monitor attendance in the Enfield Public School database
• Have your child complete all missed work
• Schedule appointments after school hours
• Limit vacation to scheduled school vacations
• Contact the main office of the school to initiate a review of your child ’ s absences
• Refer to grade appropriate Student-Family Handbook for detailed procedures
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