PARENTS

• Students arriving after 7:55 AM are to report to the Attendance Office and obtain a “Tardy” slip before going to class.
• All teachers will take attendance each period of the day.
• Students who do not have prior written approval to work in another teacher’s classroom will receive a cut for the period missed.

• Student absences must be cleared within 72 hours (3 days) following the absence to avoid disciplinary action. Absences not cleared will be considered unexcused. Attendance records cannot be revised after this period.
• The Attendance Office requests that parents call on the day of the absence to verify the reason for the absence (928-4228). Call may be made 24 hours per day.
• Parents can also email the Attendance Office at mbeck@summbears.net to clear an absence.
• Parents receiving a phone call notifying them of their student’s absence have the option of calling the attendance office or sending an email. Parents may also send a note with their student on the day they return to school following an absence (parent signature required).
• When clearing an absence, please include the following information: student’s full name, name and relationship of person verifying the absence, date(s) of absence(s), and reason for absence.
• A partial day absence also requires a call or note from a parent or guardian to confirm the reason for the absence (please see “Partial Day Check Out Procedures” for more information).
• Single period absences will not be excused except for medical appointments, verified jury duty, school activities, or with GLC/principal prior approval.
• Please see Parent Handbook for additional information about Absences

Summerville High School/Connections VPAA does not offer a program to make up attendance for family vacations. The only program available for extended absences is a home/hospital program for a minimum of 21 days with a doctor note and principal’s approval in association with a chronic illness or medical emergency. A teacher is assigned to assist a student who is out for medical reasons

If a student is going on vacation, he/she is responsible for contacting teachers about missing work, and turning in assignments when he/she returns. Summerville is unable to recover ADA for lost attendance, even if the absence is excused by a parent. Students may be unable to receive all of the instructional content offered during class time. Every effort will be made to assist a student who misses classes, and the grade level coordinator should be contacted for additional assistance

A student will not be subject to SARB proceedings for excused absences, but absences will be considered “chronic” by state standards if he/she is absent for ten percent of the school year. A doctor’s note may be required for excessive illness-related absences.