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excused or unexcused. Students who accumulate more than eighteen (18) absences or more from any assigned

course during the school year will be placed on non-credit status. Students placed on non-credit status for

courses accumulating more than eighteen (18) absences will not receive any credit points for assigned courses.

The following are excused absences:

● School sponsored activities.

● School suspensions

● Religious holidays as defined by the NJDOE.

● Funerals provided proper documentation is submitted.

● Court appearance provided proper documentation is submitted.

● Driver’s test/ permit with verification and proper documentation.

● Interviews with a prospective employer or with an admissions officer of an institution of higher

education.

● Absences covered by a doctor’s note. All notes must be an original document on letterhead and signed

by a doctor.

All documentation must be submitted to students’ administrator within 5 days of the students return to school

whereby the student will receive a pass to show teachers that they were excused. The student will have an

opportunity to make up missed assignments within the allotted make up time. Failure to adhere to the above

may result in an unexcused absence. Students who are habitually absent will be referred for review by family

court.

An unexcused absence is generally defined as an absence for any reason not listed above. Truancy is defined as

an absence from all or part of the school day without knowledge of the pupil’s parents or guardians. It

generally takes the form of an unexcused absence. Students with an unexcused absence from school may not

participate or attend extracurricular activities that day.

Tardy to school

● The front doors will close at 8:21 a.m.

● Doors will re-open at 8:26 a.m. and late students will be issued passes for Morning Detention.

● Students will receive Morning Detention for each day that they are late.

● Morning Detention will take place Monday through Friday mornings from 7:45 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.

● Students will receive an HFP (Home For Parent) on the third late and parents will be required to sign

a tardy/ non-credit acknowledgement form.

● In order for a student to enter the building after 8:45 a.m., the student must have in his/her

possession a valid excuse, such as a note from a doctor, lawyer, or court official. The student must

report to the attendance office upon arrival. In the event that the student does not have a note they

must be accompanied by a parent / guardian.

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