Attendance Policy

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Attendance Policy

The school day begins at 8:30 A.M. and ends at 3:05 P.M. If there is an early dismissal, the day will end at 11:30 A.M. or as noted on the calendar. Regular school attendance is mandatory for scholastic achievement.

ABSENCES

Holy Childhood School adheres to all State of Minnesota regulations concerning school attendance. While absent, students are responsible for all missed assignments and tests and arrangements should be made with teacher(s) for completion of this work.

Teachers will not be able to provide schoolwork in advance of an extended absence elected because of vacation. When a parent requests an extended absence for a child, the request is placed in the child’s cumulative folder to insure proper maintenance of the student’s permanent record. Students are required to make up all tests, class work, and homework after such absences.

When an absence is necessary, these steps are to be followed:

The parent or guardian MUST call the school each morning of a student’s absence by 8:30 am. Please do not rely on siblings to pass this information to the office.
The parent or guardian must write an excuse giving name, date, days of absence, and specific reason for absence (flu, cold, fever, allergies, etc.). The student will present this written excuse to his/her teacher(s) upon his/her return to school.
The Student will make immediate plans to do all make-up work and tests due to absence(s) upon return to school.
Homework to be sent home to an absentee should be requested by the parent or guardian before school begins that morning.
If absence is due to work, travel, or some other reason, the parent or guardian should notify the school prior to the absence and as soon as possible. Work will not be issued ahead of time for students who anticipate being out of school. This will need to be made up upon the student’s return.

TARDINESS

Students should be in their classroom prepared for class by 8:25 am. Students who arrive after the 8:30 am bell are considered tardy and must report to the school office to obtain a late slip to present to the homeroom teacher. Every effort should be made to have students report to school on time. Six (6) tardies in a trimester will result in a conference with the parent or guardian.

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