Unexcused Absences
An absence that is not excused is an unexcused absence. If you are late to class three times without valid excuses, that counts as one unexcused absence in the class. If you miss a day of school and are not excused, you will have an unexcused absence in each class you miss. When you have five unexcused absences in one class, you will not get credit for the class that semester. For the third unexcused absence, a loss of credit (LC) letter is sent as a warning. For the fifth unexcused absence, the school informs you and your parents that you will lose credit for the semester. You will receive an LC and will not receive credit for the semester.
Tardy Policy
Three unexcused instances of tardiness equal one unexcused absence. Any unexcused tardiness will result in a tardy detention (2:30 - 3:30 PM) which will be served the day of the tardy, Monday through Friday.
Loss of Credit and the Appeal Process
If you have five unexcused absences in a class, you will lose credit for the class and receive a failing grade for the semester. For the marking period in which you lose credit, a failing grade will be used in calculating your marking period average. The failing grade will be counted in your grade point average. If you lose credit in a class, you may petition the teacher to restore credit. Your guidance counselor can help you do this.
To petition for restoration of credit, tell your teacher, in writing, the reason why you think you should get credit and how you propose to earn it. The teacher will look at your reasons and make a recommendation to your administrator, who will then decide whether to restore your credit. If you still are denied credit, you then may petition your administrator directly. Give him/her your reasons in writing and he/she will respond within ten days.
Work Missed During an Absence
You are responsible for making up any work you miss during an absence, regardless of the reason for the absence. If the absence is excused or is a result of a suspension, your teacher will help you make up your work. If the absence is unexcused, your teacher does not have to help you make up the work you missed, give you a retest, or give you an extension on work that was due. Even though the teacher does not have to help you get credit for missed work, you still have to make up the work so that you can complete the rest of the course.
