Report cards are issued at the end of each marking period. They must be signed by a parent and returned to your homeroom teacher. Letter grades are used to indicate academic progress. Numbers are used to indicate student effort and conduct. Teachers may add comments about a student's progress as well.
Progress reports are mailed to parents in the middle of each marking period. On the progress report is the student’s approximate grade at that time for each subject, along with teacher comments about the student's progress.
The monthly calendar will give you specific dates for each of these reports.
Letter grades in the subject areas are assigned using the scale below.
97-100 A + 67-69 D+
93-96 A 63-66 D
90-92 A- 60-62 D-
87-89 B+ 50-59 F
83-86 B Below 50 F- (Parent Conference requested)
80-82 B- I = Incomplete
77-79 C+ X= Excused
73-76 C S Satisfactory
70-72 C- U Unsatisfactory
Students who receive a grade of A- or A in all subjects are selected for the High Honor Roll. Students who receive a grade of B- or higher in all subjects are selected for the Honor Roll. Every subject for which a student receives a grade is counted when qualifying for honor roll status.
NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY
Students who achieve a grade point average of 3.75 or better-during their first 6 marking periods, and who demonstrate outstanding leadership and citizenship both in Macopin School and in the community of West Milford become eligible for membership in the Thomas A. Kraft Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society in their 8th grade year. Being selected is an honor of which any student can be proud. Any subject for which a student receives a grade is counted when qualifying for the Honor Society.
PROMOTION/RETENTION POLICY
Any student who receives a final grade of "F" in two or more subjects may be retained in his or her grade. During the school year parents of students who are at risk for being retained are notified of this possibility by letter. Students who fail courses may be required to attend summer school in order to be promoted, or they may be retained outright. Students who are doing poorly have many opportunities to obtain the help they need in order to be successful. If you are not sure how to get help, see your guidance counselor.
In order to pass a course a student must achieve a final average of 60 or better.
The final grade for a course is figured by averaging the numerical grade for the 4 marking periods and the final exam, when one is given.
Middle school educators believe that homework is an important and necessary part of any educational experience. The student's homework completion makes up part of the grade assigned in every course, so that a student who does not do the homework which is assigned risks doing poorly or possibly even failing a course. This agenda book has been chosen because it gives students an excellent way to organize and record their assignments. In addition, in the study guide section of this agenda are some valuable tips on how to get the most out of your homework assignments, with the least difficulty.
Parents can expect students to have homework assignments in mathematics, language, social studies, and science on a regular, if not daily, basis. It is realistic to expect homework time to range from 30 to 75 minutes per night, Monday through Thursday. Some teachers do not assign homework on weekends. If a parent believes a student is not completing his/her homework regularly, a call to the guidance counselor may be in order.
Textbooks are loaned to students for use during the school year. The best way to prevent the loss of a textbook and having to pay a fine at the end of the year is for the student to write his/her name inside the front cover as soon as it is issued. That way, if it is misplaced, it can be returned to its owner. The best way to prevent damage to a book is to keep it covered; therefore Macopin School requires that all textbooks be covered. Book covers may need to be replaced at times during the year, but doing so is usually much cheaper than paying a large fine at the end of the year.
EXTRA HELP
If a student is making an honest effort to succeed in a course but is having difficulty, he/she has the right to seek extra help. This may also occur when a student does not understand an assignment or has been absent and has missed class work. If extra help is needed the student should meet with the teacher, perhaps at the end of a class period, and arrange to get help from the teacher at a time which is convenient for both of them. Sometimes teachers will ask students who are having difficulty to stay after school for extra help, even if the student does not want the help. This should not be seen as a punishment, but instead as a desire on the teacher's part to help the student succeed.
Raising a child is difficult, and so is educating a child. The day-to-day reality of the American family is different today than a generation ago. Parents and children spend far less time together and almost all parents face an ongoing struggle to balance the demands of their family life with their jobs. At a time when parents are under tremendous pressures, which make them less able to participate in their children's lives, there is an even greater need for them to be involved, particularly in education.
THE FAMILY-SCHOOL CONNECTION
Educators have suggested a number of concrete actions that parents can take to help their children learn. As their children's first teachers, parents and families can:
1. Schedule daily homework time. Establish a time each day for your child to be engaged in academic work. Review it regularly. Provide a quiet, well-lighted place to study. Turn off TV's and radios. Also, discourage phone calls during work time. Encourage your child's efforts and be available for questions. Spend time discussing what he/she has learned.
While schools have the responsibility of assigning meaningful work, students have the responsibility to complete it, and parents have the responsibility to make sure they complete it. Time spent on academic work at home is directly related to student achievement.
2. Read together. Read with your children and let them see you and older children read. Take your children to the library to get a library card, and help them find books reflecting their interests and hobbies. Establish a "No TV Night" periodically, when no family member is allowed to watch television.
Studies show that when parents read to their children, or listen to them read on a regular basis, achievement improves. Taking the time to read with children is the most successful way to encourage kids to read and is crucial to a child's education.
3. Use TV wisely. Limit the amount of viewing and help children select educational programs. When chosen carefully, some television programs can help increase interest in learning and discussion. Select programs to watch together, and discuss the contents of the program with your child.
4. Keep in touch with the school. Don't leave it up to the school to let you know how and what your children are learning, what their assignments are, and how they are doing. Make a point of visiting the school and talking with the teachers. If you cannot visit, schedule a phone call. Don't wait until there is a problem. The partnership between parents and teachers is key to creating a climate conducive to learning at home and at school.
5. Offer praise and encouragement. Encourage your child to put in the time and effort to complete assignments and to work hard. Encourage him/her to persevere. Help your child to understand that such qualities are necessary for success in all life, not only school. Cultivate a warm and supporting home atmosphere while also setting and enforcing standards for schoolwork.
Parents play a dominant role in influencing a child's confidence and motivation to become a successful learner. Parents should encourage children to participate in enrichment programs and outside experiences that will enhance their self-confidence and broaden their interests.
6. Talk to your teenager. Know who your teen's friends are and stay aware of his/her whereabouts. Support your teens in their school and extracurricular activities. Continue to set and enforce rules. Stress your child's importance as a role model to younger siblings.
Children and parents can learn a lot about each other just by talking. Parents should communicate their values openly with their teenager. By talking about the importance of values such as honesty, self-reliance, and responsibility, parents are helping their children make good decisions.
6. Be enthusiastic about your child's daily school experiences and encourage the child to attend school regularly and on time. The school cannot help a child to learn if he/she is not in class every day or frequently late. If there is an emergency and the child cannot attend school or will be late for school, it is the parent's responsibility to call the school and inform the attendance office. A written excuse signed by one of the parents must be submitted to the homeroom teacher the next day the child attends.
7. Preparation for school begins at home. Help your child prepare for school by making sure that he/she is well rested (has enough sleep), is well fed (a balanced diet is critical to maximum learning), is neat and clean, and has completed his/her homework. Before the child leaves for school, you can assure that the child does not forget his homework, his books or pencils.
9. We are in this together. Remember that it is in your child's best interests for him/her to see that you and the school are working together. Do not let the child believe that he/she can set you and the school at odds, and in that way escape responsibility. If ever you have a question about something your child tells you, call the school to straighten out the matter.
MACOPIN SCHOOL DISCIPLINE POLICY
Discipline is the ability to use self-control, develop character, and exhibit good conduct and manners in order to function effectively. A positive attitude and a mutual display of respect between all members of the Macopin community will go far towards eliminating many problems that can occur in a school setting.
POINT SYSTEM
Each student will start each year with 100 points in their Macopin Discipline Account. Points will be removed from students’ accounts for behaviors that don’t conform to Macopin’s school policy. Loss of points may result in detentions, in-school suspensions, out-of-school suspensions, and exclusion of students from trips and activities. Below you will find information showing how our discipline system works, along with a chart showing how the loss of points affects participation in student activities.
***Students must note any point deductions in their agenda book***
***Students are responsible for budgeting their points throughout the school year***
***Loss of Macopin School Discipline forms will result in additional point loss***
MACOPIN SCHOOL DISCIPLINE SYSTEM
Under the Macopin Discipline System students will lose points from their Macopin Discipline Account for the following offenses:
q Gum chewing 1 point
q Loss of Macopin Discipline Form 1 point
q Late to class 2 points
q Poor behavior 2 points
q Dress code 2 points
q Inappropriate language 3 points
q Other behavior requiring Dean of Students intervention
-Office detention (per day) 4 points
-In School Suspension (per day) 5 points
-Out of School Suspension (per day) 7 points
Comments: Please note the above point deductions in your agenda book. Students are responsible for budgeting points throughout the school year.
Teachers and administrators will complete 3 part discipline referral forms when students are exhibiting inappropriate behavior. The forms are distributed in the following way.
YELLOW COPY TEACHER RECORDS
The total points a student has lost from their discipline account is tallied and recorded by the Dean of Students office. Students are likewise responsible for keeping track of their accumulated points in their agenda book on the pages provided. Sufficient point loss by students will result in the following restrictions to their activities.
Restrictions on Participation in Student Activities
A LOSS OF 5 POINTS BETWEEN ACTIVITY NIGHTS = LOSS OF NEXT ACTIVITY NIGHT
EACH LOSS OF 10 POINTS WILL RESULT IN AN OFFICE DETENTION BEING ISSUED.
8th grade Broadway trip 85 points Oct. 15
Fairview Lake 80 points Oct. 24
Skating Night 75 points Nov 15
Washington D.C. 65 points April 21
Six Flags 55 points May 15
7th grade Broadway Trip 55 points May 15
Promotion Party 50 points June 4th
Points may be earned by students. Students with earned points may add them to their total or redeem them in the school store or cafeteria for items to be determined.
Points may be earned through the following methods.
1. A special recommendation by a teacher earns one point.
A sample Macopin Discipline Referral Form is included below.
Macopin School Discipline Form
Teacher’s Name____________________________ Date____________________
Student Name______________________________ Grade__________________
q Gum chewing 1 point
q Loss Of Macopin Discipline Form 1 point
q Late to class 2 points
q Poor behavior 2 points
q Dress code 2 points
q Inappropriate language 3 points
q Other behavior requiring Dean of Students intervention
-Office detention (per day) 4 points
-In School Suspension (per day) 5 points
-Out of School Suspension (per day) 7 points
Comments:
Please note the above point deductions in your agenda book. Students are responsible for budgeting points throughout the school year.
WHITE COPY DEAN OF STUDENTS’ RECORDS
YELLOW COPY TEACHER RECORDS
PINK COPY STUDENT RECORDS
Macopin School is well known for the variety of extra-curricular programs it offers to its students. Each grade level participates in a field trip program applicable to that grade level's curriculum. Additional activities are scheduled to help students learn appropriate social skills and behaviors. These activities are for students who have proven themselves trustworthy and responsible. We view these trips and activities not as a right but as a privilege which students earn by displaying consistent positive behavior. Therefore we must reserve the right to exclude students whose past performance would lead us to believe that he or she might jeopardize the safe operation of the activity or trip.
For each trip, a parent or guardian will be asked to sign a permission slip and provide medical information. Each permission slip contains a "turn-in" date. Please understand that slips will not be accepted if submitted after the prescribed date. Also understand that if a student is a "no-show" for any trip, a refund is usually not possible.
Please remember that cell phones are not permitted in school or on any school sponsored field trips. School officials may search the luggage of students who choose to attend field trips and whose permission slips contain consents to search. Desilets v Clearview Board of Education
WHAT NOT TO BRING TO SCHOOL
Items such as toys, headsets, and radios, which interfere with the learning process, should not be brought to school. If. for some reason, such an item is brought to school, it must be placed in the student's locker before homeroom, and remain there until dismissal. Any such item that is seen outside the student's locker may be impounded by a staff member and will be returned only to the student's parents if they so request. Any item brought to school is the responsibility of the student, and Macopin school accepts no responsibility if the item is lost, broken or stolen. Other things which should not be brought to school include electronic toys or games, toy guns, water pistols, bean or pea shooters, slingshots, knives of any type, or anything that might harm another person or distract from the teaching/ learning process. Keep your toys at home!
Students who bring drugs or alcohol to school or who are under the influence of such substances while in school or who are involved with these substances in any way will be suspended from school and police authorities will be notified. A referral will also be made to the school district's Substance Abuse Coordinator. Please refer to the West Milford Board of Education Substance Abuse Policy attached at the end of this handbook.
Possession or use of any type of fireworks as defined by law will result in suspension from school and notification of police authorities.
Although gum chewing is common in our society, many students choose to dispose of it improperly, such as sticking it under tables or leaving it in water fountains. Therefore gum chewing is strictly prohibited. Students who chew gum face the risk of being assigned teacher detentions.
New Jersey law prohibits smoking in public buildings. Students found smoking are subject to suspension. Students who bring cigarettes, lighters or matches to school will have them impounded and disposed of.
We believe that everyone has the right to learn in an optimal educational environment. In order to maintain that environment students are required to dress in a manner that is not distracting, disruptive or disrespectful to peers and staff alike. We also believe that students are responsible for their own actions and are encouraged to develop and express their own individuality. Therefore the following dress code has been developed. If a student chooses to dress inappropriately or in a manner that is not in accordance with these standards, referral to the Dean of Students for appropriate action will result.
1. HATS- Hats and bandanas are prohibited in school. If a hat or bandana is worn to school it must be placed in the student's locker before reporting to homeroom and remain there until dismissal. Hats and bandanas that are seen outside of student lockers will be taken from students.
2. COATS AND JACKETS- Coats and jackets must be placed in the student's locker before homeroom and may not be worn during the school day.
3. SHIRTS AND ACCESSORIES- Halter tops, half-shirts, tank tops, short sweaters and blouses, and mesh shirts, or any tops that expose the stomach, are prohibited. Tee shirts, any article of clothing, backpacks, or purses, or anything attached to such things, such as pins, patches, etc will be considered inappropriate if they are of a sexually suggestive nature, or if they promote drugs, alcohol, or tobacco or if they are the cause of any disruption.
4. SHORTS AND SKIRTS- The length of a student’s shorts or skirt must reach to or below the tip of the middle finger when the student is standing straight up with arms straight at his/her sides. If this is not the case, the clothing is inappropriate.
5. JEWELRY – For safety reasons, choke chains, spiked collars or other jewelry, and pocket chains are prohibited. Safety pins may not be used as a form of jewelry.
6. MAKE-UP- Students may wear make-up to school, however face
painting or grossly exaggerated make-up is prohibited.
7. SLEEPWEAR AND FOOTWEAR- Sleepwear, including boxer shorts and pajamas may not be worn as outerwear in the classroom or the gymnasium. Footwear must be worn at all times. Flip-flops and Adidas-type sandals are not permitted.
Detention is a time when a student is required to stay after school for an infraction of school rules. Students must arrive at the detention location prepared to work on homework, or to read something of interest to them. Late bus transportation is provided. Failure to report to detention will result in a double detention, or assignment to the in-school suspension room.
Teachers are responsible for maintaining good classroom behavior. They are urged to intervene when a student acts inappropriately. Any staff member has the right to require a student to stay with them for detention. Students referred by a substitute teacher to the Dean of Students for misbehaving may receive a double detention.
If you are late for school, report to the main office for a pass. After four (4) lates, the Dean of Students will be notified and a detention issued.
During the day, adequate time is allotted for you to move from place to place, and you are expected to be on time. When a total of four (4) lates has been reached, a detention will be issued. . Such measures can be avoided simply by making sure you are on time to all your classes.
If you need to leave a class for some reason, such as to use the lavatory, you must have a pass from your teacher. Never run or push in the hallways. Remember, when in the common areas such as the halls, lunch room and auditorium, conduct yourself much the same way as you would in the classroom; always be respectful to staff members and follow their directions.
Each student is assigned a locker for the storage of books, clothing and equipment. It is the student's responsibility to see that the locker is kept locked and in order at all times.
Only school combination locks may to be used. Lockers are the property of the school and for reasonable cause are subject to inspection. Students may go to their locker between classes, provided that doing so does not result in their being late to the next class. DO NOT SHARE LOCKERS OR GIVE YOUR LOCK OR LOCKER COMBINATION TO ANYONE ELSE IN THE BUILDING.
Lockers will be checked for proper working order when they are assigned. If your lock or locker works improperly it is your responsibility to have it changed or replaced at the Dean of Students' office. Fines will be levied for damage to lockers. Remember, Macopin School is not responsible for lost books or personal items, including locks.
Principals or other designated officials may inspect lockers provided for the use of students as long as students are informed in writing at the beginning of each school year that inspections may occur. N.J. S. A. 18A:36-19.2
Lost articles should be taken to the Dean of Students’ office where the owner can claim them. Writing your name in your textbooks as soon as you receive them is a good way to avoid expensive fines for lost books at the end of the year.
Students are encouraged to use the library for reference work. There are special rules for reference books, magazines, computers and reserved books. Learning the use of the library and observing its rules helps develop good citizenship.
Film strips, micro-film, tapes, records and a student listening table are available to students. Someone is always available to assist those who need help.
In order to keep the cafeteria clean and attractive, the following rules must be observed:
1. Always use a tray.
2. Keep food and waste paper on the tray.
3. Empty all debris from trays into trash containers before returning trays to the
receiving window.
4. No more than 6 students may sit at a table.
5. Keep tables chairs and floors clean.
6. Push your chair back in whenever you leave the table.
7. A raised teacher hand means INSTANT QUIET.
8. Keep the cafeteria lines orderly.
9. Never push, run, or throw food.
10. Pick up or clean up any food you drop or spill. 11. All food must be eaten at the table.
12. Always obey the cafeteria teacher's authority and directions.
Students are responsible for knowing their bus number and route numbers. It is recommended that you know your driver's name also.
Students should be on time at the designated school bus stops and should wait until the bus comes to a complete stop before attempting to enter.
While on the bus, students should keep hands and heads inside the bus at all times.
Remember that loud talking and laughing divert the driver's attention and make safe driving difficult. Horseplay is not permitted around or on the school bus. Bus riders should never tamper with the bus. Do not throw anything out of the window.
Bus riders are not permitted to leave their seats while the bus is in motion.
Bus riders are expected to be courteous to fellow pupils and to the bus driver. Bus riding is a privilege and can be suspended for poor behavior.
If a student is suspended from the bus, he or she may not ride any school bus, regular or late bus, for the duration of the suspension.
CHANGING BUSES ***
No pupil may be assigned to ride any bus other than his or her regular assigned bus for any reason, unless an emergency situation exists and the bus capacity is not exceeded. In such an emergency a request from the parent must be presented to the Guidance Office secretary as early as possible. Students must leave the bus at their assigned stop, unless written authorization is presented to the driver.
If you become ill in school, report to your teacher and ask to go to the nurse, who will decide what should be done. Students must not leave the building or call home because of illness without authorization.
Medications: All medications, including aspirin, must be handled through the nurse's office. Use of Crutches: If a student needs to use crutches in school he/she must have a note from a physician. The school cannot accept this liability without such permission. If you have any questions about medications, or any health issue, please contact the school nurse.
School policy is to accept only those visitors who have legitimate business to attend to at the school. Guests and visitors must register in the Main Office. Parents are always welcome.
Assemblies are a regularly scheduled part of the curriculum and are designed to be educational as well as entertaining experiences. They provide one of the few opportunities in school to learn formal audience behavior. Regardless of the type of program, courtesy demands that the student body be respectful and appreciative. In live entertainment, unlike radio, television or movies, the performers are very conscious of their audiences. Talking, whispering, whistling, stamping of feet and booing are discourteous and will not be tolerated.
1. Do not take books to the assembly unless instructed otherwise.
2. Proceed to the assembly area quietly and promptly. Find your seat quickly and sit
with your teacher.
3. When the person in charge of the assembly asks for your attention, give it to him
or her immediately, so that the program can begin.
If you want to walk home, you must have a note on file in the main office giving you permission to do so. Walkers must report to the bench outside the main office at the end of the day. Walkers will be dismissed after the buses leave the high school. You are not permitted to walk to the high school for any reason.
If a parent is picking you up, you must be signed out in the main office. If someone other than your parent is picking you up, the main office must have a note from your parent identifying that person and giving that person permission to pick you up. Whoever picks you up must sign you out in the main office.
CONCLUSION
We have put this information together in the hopes that by reading it and following these guidelines your time at Macopin School will be smooth and trouble-free. We are sure you will find the next 2 years to be both challenging and rewarding.
Important Information
My Homeroom is_______________ Homeroom Teacher_______________
My Locker Number is _________________________
My Bus Route Number is ______________________My Bus Number is ___________
My Bus Route symbol is _______________________________
My Guidance Counselor is _________________________________
Note to Parents and Students: Please read the next two pages of the agenda book carefully and sign where indicated.
Please read the acknowledgement below, sign it and return it to the homeroom teacher. Thank you for your cooperation.
MACOPIN SCHOOL
Acknowledgement
STUDENT __________________________________ HOMEROOM _______________
We, the undersigned, state that we have read and agree to be governed by information contained in this Student Handbook of Macopin School for the 2007 - 2008 school year. We understand fully the regulations contained in the handbook and recognize the right of the school to establish rules and to provide for their enforcement.
___________________________________ ________________________
Signature of Student Date
___________________________________ ________________________
Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian Date
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MACOPIN SCHOOL
Combined Permission Slip For 2007 - 2008
In an attempt to reduce the number of individual permission slips we must ask parents to sign, we are introducing this combination permission slip. By completing and signing the form below, you will address the following issues.
1. Board of Education policy requires us to have parental permission to take photographs of students who are involved in school activities, when these photographs may be published in the newspapers or on the Internet. (For example, we may take a group photo of our honor roll students to publish in the local paper.) Your initials in the box below gives us permission to take such photos and to have them published.
2. The Board of Education has established a Technology Usage Policy that explains functions and usage of the different facets of the district’s computer technology. (For example, it describes acceptable use of the Internet by students.) The complete policy is available in printed form from our school or can be viewed on our district’s web page. ( GOTOBUTTON BM_1_ www.wmtps.org) Your initials in the box below, and your signature, indicate your acceptance of the terms of the policy, and allows your child to access the Internet via our school’s computers. The student must also sign to indicate acceptance of the terms.
Please complete the form below, check the appropriate box(es) detach it, and have your child return it to the home room teacher by Friday, September 13th. We thank you for your cooperation.
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MACOPIN SCHOOL
Combined Permission Slip for 2007 - 2008
My initials in the box(es) below indicate my acceptance of the conditions described above regarding photography of my child, and/or usage of technology assets by my child.
___________________________________ ____________ ____________
Student’s name Grade Homeroom
______________________________________ ________________________
Student signature Date
________________________________________ ________________________
Parent signature Date
I give permission for the publishing of my child’s photograph by the school..
I
give my child permission to use technology assets in the school, in accordance
with the Technology Policy.
Return this form to the home room teacher by Friday, September 14th, 2007.
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AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT
The West Milford Township Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate due to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait of an individual, disability, or socio-economic status. No pupil enrolled in West Milford Township Schools shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any educational program or activity.
Complaints may be filed with the vice-principal, principal, district Affirmative Action Officer, or Superintendent. A prompt and thorough investigation will be conducted. Rights of both the victim and the accused will be protected.
The West Milford Township Public Schools actively monitor Section 504 of the Rehabilitation act of 1973, which prohibits discrimination due to disabilities by public entities receiving federal funds. Anyone who has a disability that substantially limits a major life activity may request that a Section 504 Accommodation Plan be developed. Once the Committee in conjunction with staff and parents has developed a plan, it must be presented in writing, signed by members of the Section 504 Committee and parents, and kept on file in school offices. A copy of the official plan will be mailed to parents. Anyone who feels that there is any kind of barrier to building and/or program access should contact the district Section 504 Coordinator.
The West Milford Township Public Schools’ Affirmative Action/Section 504 Officer is Bernice Colefield, West Milford Township Board of Education Administration Office, 46 Highlander Drive, West Milford, New Jersey 07480, (973) 697-1700, extension 143.
MACOPIN’S ATTENDANCE POLICY
According to New Jersey State law, children between the ages of 6 and 16 must attend school. The West Milford Board of Education believes that students who do not attend school regularly cannot benefit from educational programs. Therefore we are required to institute policies regarding attendance.
1. When an absence occurs, parents are requested to notify the school via telephone or other means during the morning of the absence. A direct twenty-four hour telephone line has been provided for this purpose. The number is 697-0301. Students should not call in their own absence. If the school is not notified, the school will report the absence to the parents.
2. Whenever an absence occurs, the students must present a note to the school, signed by the parent or guardian, explaining the reason for the absence. If a student is going to be absent for three or more days you may call the Guidance Office to request homework. The work will be ready for you to pick up the following day. Students are responsible for completing all schoolwork assigned during the absence.
3. In the case of excessive absences a child’s promotion to the next grade, or participation in extra-curricular activities may be affected. Therefore the following notification procedures will be used.
After 10 absences – A letter requesting a parent conference will be sent.
After 15 absences – A certified letter requesting a parent conference and citing
relevant state law will be sent.
After 20 absences – In accordance with state law, court action against the parents or
guardians will be instituted in Municipal Court.
4. EXCUSED VS. UNEXCUSED ABSENCES – Absences can be considered excused when they are due to religious observance, death in the immediate family, or
bus transportation problems. Any situation, which may involve mitigating circumstances, shall be referred to the school principal for a decision.
5. Students who are repeatedly late to school may be referred to the Dean of Students’
Office for disciplinary action.
Our thanks to all those who contributed to the creation of this handbook,
and our wishes to all for a happy and successful school year.