JBD Absences and Excuses (See AEB, IHEA, JBE and JDD) JBD When a student is absent from school an attempt shall be made to contact the parent or guardian to determine the reason for the absence. The principal has been designated to determine the acceptability and validity of excuses presented by the parent(s) or the student. Procedures for notifying parents on the day of a student’s absence shall be published in the student handbook. Excused/Unexcused Absences Reference student handbook Significant Part of a School Day Reference student handbook Make-Up Work It is the student’s responsibility to obtain make-up assignments from teachers following an excused or unexcused absence. Reference student handbook.
Approved: 10/14/12 |