Quick Reference Guide
These are sample situations to assist parents in understanding the attendance policy.
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Type of Absence
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PARENTAL ACTION
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Excused/Exempt Status
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Child is sick.
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Notify School
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Excused but not Exempt without doctor or nurse verification.
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Child is on a school sponsored trip.
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None
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Student is considered in attendance.
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Child gets sick at school and is sent home.
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Sign student out at office.
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Excused and Exempt
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Child is on family vacation while school is in session.
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Absence needs to be pre-arranged.
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Excused but not Exempt
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Child is absent due to a serious illness or death of a relative.
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Notify School
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Excused and Exempt. This is a verifiable family emergency.
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Child is absent due to an educational experience outside of school.
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Absence needs to be pre-arranged.
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Excused and Exempt. Principal needs to pre-approve the educational experience.
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Child is ill and absent numerous days throughout the school year.
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Notify school for each absence and ask doctor for a note if one was seen.
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Excused and exempt with doctor or nurse verification.
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Child is absent for unknown reason.
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No note or call received from parent.
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Unexcused absence and NOT Exempt. Child will be considered truant.
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