Attendance

Regular and punctual attendance at school is critical for all students’ learning and achievement of course expectations.

In addition, attendance at scheduled activities such as masses, assemblies, etc. is compulsory. If a student is absent, the school must be notified by parent or guardian or from the student if 18 years or older via SchoolMessenger. Frequent absences from school may jeopardize a student’s successful completion of a course.

Although trips and vacations may provide diverse learning experiences, the school does not support academically, travel or vacations during class time. The content covered in each course is important and requires daily attendance. While parents may choose to travel during the school year, the time missed from class is recorded as an absence and counted in the total absence record for the semester. A significant number of absences places a student’s mark in jeopardy due to the loss of instructional time and assessment and evaluation becomes problematic. It must also be acknowledged that some experiences missed during elective extended absences cannot be simulated out of the classroom. Due to these reasons, the school is strongly opposed to extended absences, and it may not be possible to reschedule examinations, culminating activities or other in class assessments. Prior to the trip, the student must consult with the school administration. Students are responsible for course work that is covered in their absence.

Any assignments that are due while he/she is away should be completed and handed in prior to the trip to ensure they are accepted.

All notifications of absence due to vacation or family trip must be submitted in writing to the Principal or Vice-Principal.

Students are responsible for all course work and assignments while absent. A doctor’s note may be required when missing a test, examination, or culminating activity due to illness.

Students who miss one or more classes during the school day will not be allowed to participate in any extra-curricular activity at the end of that school day without the permission of the school administration.

EARLY DISMISSAL

If a student must leave school during the day the student must be properly signed out via SchoolMessenger by a parent or guardian and check with the Attendance Secretary before leaving the building. A dismissal slip will be given for the appropriate time and the student must present this slip to the subject teacher.

ILLNESS DURING CLASS TIME

If you become ill during class, ask permission of your subject teacher to leave the room.

You must report to the Attendance Secretary immediately who will arrange for you to phone your parents, go to the sick room or go home.

 Absences

Truancies

Lates

v  A student is late for class if they arrive unprepared (e.g. no notebook or materials) or out of uniform after the class begins as per the daily schedule.

v  In addition students will be sent to the attendance office to speak with a Vice-Principal for unapproved lates at the teachers discretion