When a student joins band, they join with the understanding, responsibility and commitment of all required performances. Since it is impossible to make up a required performance, attendance at all events is critical and overrides other grading procedures. An unexcused absence from a football game lowers the nine weeks grade two letters. An unexcused absence from a basketball game or a parade lowers the nine weeks grade one letter. An unexcused absence from a concert lowers the nine weeks grade to an F. To be excused, the student must submit a written excuse signed by parents two weeks before the event.
Work is always an unexcused absence.
Emergencies and illness will be handled on an individual basis.