Opportunities:

 ·         Students will have access to information on rules, policies and procedures that clearly define excused absences, unexcused absences, and tardies. 

·         Students will have the opportunity to appeal a decision pertaining to an unexcused absence and shall not be penalized for excused absences.  Participation in a school sponsored activity shall be considered an excused absence. 

·        Students shall be allowed to make up classwork within a reasonable length of time in case of an excused absence, or absence because of suspension.

Responsibilities: 

·         Students have the responsibility for taking advantage of their educational opportunity by attending all classes daily and on time, unless circumstances beyond their control prevent them from doing so. 

·         Students have the responsibility for providing the school with an adequate explanation, including appropriate documentation, indicating the reasons for an absence.  

·        Students have the responsibility for requesting the makeup assignments from their teachers upon their return to school and for completing this work within a reasonable length of time.