Attendance
Regular and punctual attendance is an important responsibility of the parent and student. A teacher cannot teach a student who is not present. Tardiness and absence disrupt the continuity of instruction not only for the individual student who is absent but also for the entire class. School begins promptly at 7:50 A.M with the morning assembly.

A student’s absence or tardiness from School is recorded as excused for the following reasons only:
1. Illness.
2. Death in the family.
3. Court summons.
4. Authorized school activities.
5. Extreme weather / travel conditions (as determined by the principal).

When a child is absent or tardy, he/she is required to bring a note from home or from a Doctor explaining the reason for the absence or tardiness before being admitted to class. In case of illness, a parent or guardian should call and notify the School office on the day of the absence or it will be considered an unexcused absence. Notification of court summons or authorized school activities should be given at least one week in advance.

All missed assignments should be made up within one week of the excused absence to avoid receiving a grade of “I” for the missing work. Parents may request a Homework Assignment Sheet prior to the day of the absence (or on the day of absence for illness) that will be passed to each teacher. The Homework Sheet will then be available for pickup by 8:10 AM on the next school day. In case of lengthy absences due to extended illness, the teachers and principal will determine appropriate methods to make up work.
Policies on absences and tardiness are documented in detail under Disciplinary Procedures.

Parents who wish to take their child out of School before the end of the school day (3:30 P.M.) must either come to the School in person or send an authorized person (as listed on the enrollment form) to pick up the child. This individual is required to sign an early release permit. Please note that early releases are considered unexcused absences unless the absences comply with the reasons previously stated.

All person(s) authorized to pickup a student must present a photo ID if he/she is unknown to the office staff. The office will notify the teacher that this has been done before the teacher can release the child to the parent, guardian, or authorized person.

The teachers will direct the parents or authorized persons to the office if they have not completed this procedure when requesting an early release.