ATTENDANCE: (see also Early Dismissal)
Regular school attendance is a major factor in contributing to student success in school. We expect that students enrolled at Elphinstone Secondary will attend school regularly by reporting on time for all scheduled classes. In the case of absence, parents are requested to phone the school office or send a note with the student upon return. In addition, students should inform teachers of an anticipated absence. Poor attendance and unexcused absences will result in a parent meeting and possibly an alternate school setting
If a student's absence results in a missed examination/test/quiz/assignment, it will be the responsibility of the student to do the following in order to be allowed a chance to "make-up" the missed work:
1. Produce a valid excuse for the absence through a parent note, doctor's note, or phone call in advance of the morning of the absence.
2. Arrange a time and/or process for "make-up" with the teacher(s).
3. Complete the "make-up" exam or assignment.
LATES:
It is the responsibility of each student to be on time and to be prepared for class. If you are late to class you may be required by your subject teacher to make up the time and/or the work that has been missed.
EARLY DISMISSAL FOR THE DAY:
In some cases it is necessary for students to leave school before the end ot the school day. Students wishing to leave school at any time during the day must sign out at the office. We expect students signing out to provide the office the parent/guardian's written permission for early dismissal. In cases where written permission is not provided, the office staff will phone home to obtain verbal permission from the parent/guardian. Grade 8-10 students are not permitted to leave the school without parent/guardian permission. Students in grades 11 and 12 are also required to sign in and out when they arrive late or leave early from school, but parent/guardian permission is not required, prior to signing out.
P.E. EXCUSES:
If you are unable to take part in P.E. classes because of sickness or injury, you must bring a note for each day you cannot take part. No note - no excuse. If you have a medical problem which prohibits you from taking part in P.E. for an extended period of time, you must bring a note from your doctor.
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