This program
was created to assist students who are in jeopardy of failing any class
due to attendance reasons. Extenuating circumstances may be granted when
a student exceeds the allotted number of absences. Normal doctor
appointments, sickness, court appearance, etc. have been considered in
the minimum attendance policy and may not be used to grant extenuating
circumstances. Also, students who have missed days due to suspension
from school may not be considered for extenuating circumstances. The
Attendance Review Committee shall be the judge of extenuating
circumstances following the student's request for consideration.
After a
student has missed 10 or more days of school in any class during a
single term and they have a legitimate reason not covered by any other
policy, the student or parent will need to request an extenuating
circumstances packet from the main office. This completed packet is
returned to the main office. It is then forwarded to the committee for
review and consideration.
Students are
expected to do everything within their power to make up missed class
time and assignments before filing for extenuating circumstances. This
will include insuring that all absences are legitimately covered by the
excused absence policies and that the extended day classes have been
utilized appropriately. For extended illness or other medical care that
results in missed class time, a doctors note must be obtained by the
student or parent.
