Student Handbook - Irvington High School - 2014-2015 (Page 30 of 48) in pdf

Student Handbook - Irvington High School - 2014-2015 Page 30

Tardy to class

a. Students who are late to class will not be given credit for the “Do now” activity.

b. For every six (6) times a student is unexcused late to school, a day of unexcused absence will be added to

their attendance record.

Cutting Class

Cutting Class is defined as an unexcused / unexplained absence from a class or assigned location (including

lunch), when a student missed a class period without the expressed permission from an administrator and/or the

classroom teacher.

1st offense - Contact parent or guardian

2nd offense - Teacher detention & Contact parent or guardian

3rd offense - Refer to Guidance. Guidance will contact parent

offense - Teacher will submit referral to guidance and administrator - HFP

5th offense- Teacher will submit failure notice to administrator.

Reminder:

5 cuts from course per cycle / marking period = Failed Course

18 cuts per year = Non-credit for the Course

Leaving school grounds

Students are not permitted to leave the school building or school grounds without permission from

administration. The names of students who are truant may be submitted to the police department. Parents of

such students should be aware that they may be subject to criminal penalties.

Early Dismissal

Due to the importance of attending all classes we request that all medical / legal appointments be scheduled

after school whenever possible.

● Students who wish to be excused early must have a valid and verifiable excuse.

● If an emergency arises in which a student must be taken out of school, an authorized parent/legal

guardian must report to the main office and personally sign the student out. Telephone calls or notes will

not be accepted)

● Students who receive an early dismissal before 12 noon will not be given attendance credit for the day.

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