Absent or tardy students will be reported to the secretary at the beginning of each class. Parents must contact the school or send an absentee slip to the school secretary stating the reason for absence. It is best if teachers are informed in advance of any scheduled absences. Other documented, acceptable reasons for missing school. It is the student's responsibility to make arrangements with the teacher to complete the course requirements.
Late students are disruptive and have a detrimental effect on any class.
Habitually late students may forfeit certain privileges if the problem persists. Students are expected to meet the deadlines for all assignments. A grade of 0 may be assigned to the assignment of a habitual offender. Examinations may only be missed in case of serious illness or if prior arrangements with the subject teacher have been made. All Departmental final exams must be written as scheduled by the Department of Education.