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Clearly state your name, your student's name and spelling,
student's grade, reason for absence and a return phone number.

PRE-ARRANGED ABSENCES

Whenever possible, students are encouraged to prearrange absences at least 48 hours before the absence occurs. All trips including school field trips and college visits are to be prearranged. Medical procedures, except for emergencies, are to be prearranged. Approval for prearranged absences provides students time to complete the missed assignments while they are away and the opportunity to keep pace with the class, while avoiding the requirement to complete make-up and regular work at the same time after the absence. All assignments assigned by a teacher before an approved prearranged absence begins will be due upon the student’s return. Students can obtain a prearranged absence form from the attendance office. Detailed instructions are on the form. Parents and the student’s teachers sign the form and the student must return the form to the attendance office at least 48 hours prior to the date of the absence for approval.

ATTENDANCE POLICIES

A call must be made or a note brought in within 48 hours of the student’s return to school in order for the attendance office to excuse the absence or late arrival. Absences and late arrivals will be unexcused if contact is not made with the attendance office within two days (48 hours) following the student’s first day of return to school. The voice mail system is available twenty-four hours a day.