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Attendance Policy Regular, punctual attendance at all school appointments is expected at CCA. Students are expected to be in their seats, prepared for class when the bell to begin class rings. At CCA each day’s classes begin with morning worship. This sets the tone for the rest of the school day and it is vitally important for students to be present. Parents of elementary students who are chronically tardy can expect a conference with the teacher and principal. Parents are to notify the office by phone when a student will be absent and give the reason for the absence. Parents will be called after the first period if a student is not present and the office has not heard from the parents. Washington State recognizes the following reason for absences:
When it is imperative for a student to be absent in a non-emergency situation, the student must complete Permission to Miss Classes Form available from the office. This completed form must be turned in to the office at least one day in advance before the absence occurs and must be signed by the parent, and teachers – otherwise the absence is recorded as unexcused. Extended vacations during the school year are strongly discouraged. SKIPPING CLASSES All absences that do not meet the above criteria are considered unexcused. Generally, students will not receive credit for assignments missed due to unexcused absences. Extended vacations during the school year are strongly discouraged. Planned absences for unique family situations must be arranged in advance with the teacher and administration. It is each teacher’s prerogative as to whether to give credit for missed schoolwork due to unexcused absences. The administration generally excuses absences for following reasons:
Any anticipated absence should be pre-arranged on a Prearranged Absence Form available from the office. This form must have an attached note from a parent describing the date and nature of the activity. Students must then get teacher signatures. Teachers have the prerogative to excuse activities other than those listed above. Students are encouraged to make appointments that do not interfere with class attendance. Medical appointments that necessitate a student leaving campus during the school day must be pre-arranged. SKIPPING CLASSES Absences & tardies can only be excused with a note including the student’s name, date of absence, and reason for absence, signed by a parent / guardian and turned in to the office within three days of the absence. All absences not excused within 3 days will remain unexcused. Attendance will be taken in every class – including chapel. Students missing more than 15% (excused or unexcused) of a given class may lose credit for the class. |
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