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PUPIL ATTENDANCE
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| Regular attendance is the joint concern of pupils, parents, and school personnel,
all whom should strive to cooperate with legal requirements and school regulation.
Only a school official may excuse a student from school attendance (See NHRSA
193:1) It is expected that children enrolled in school shall attend all the time it is in session. Illness, dental and medical appointments that cannot be scheduled other than on school days, will be considered excused absences. Excursions with parents during school days and of limited duration and educational in nature, may be allowed with prior approval. Special educational arrangements of the schools, such as field trips, are considered as part of the school program. The administration, teachers, and staff expect all students to attend school on a daily basis to gain maximum benefit from the academic program, co-curricular activities, and the social interactions that occur at school. Excellent attendance is the first requirement for success in school. It is the belief of the administration and faculty that every class meeting is important. Anything less than perfect attendance could have a detrimental effect on the academic grade and learning since classroom experiences cannot be duplicated. Therefore, parents are encouraged to ensure that their child is in school unless absence is absolutely necessary. This includes students coming to school on time and remaining for the entire day. Students should not be tardy or dismissed unless there is a serious need or emergency. Administrative regulations shall reflect primarily a concern for the health of pupils, and continued progress in studies; also, an understanding of the need to curb truancy, and develop maturity of pupils in assuming responsibility for their attendance. Pupils and their parents will be apprised annually of the regulations. Students may participate in evening or after school programs only if they attend school on that day. Extenuating circumstances may be brought to the attention of the principal for a final decision. |
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FAMILY VACATIONS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR
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