Credit given for such work will be at the discretion of the teacher who will establish reasonable time limits for its completion. If the absence is unexcused, the student must have a reentry before returning to classes. Students are required to report to class on time. After homeroom has passed a cumulative detention time will be served for every hour late to school. The detention day and time will be assigned by the Crisis Intervention Specialist.
Truancy is illegal absence from school for any portion of a school day or more.
Truant students are subject to additional school penalties and prosecution under the local ordinance prohibiting truancy from school. Refer to Truancy Policy for City of Des Plaines. When participating in an school approved educational program or activity.