the parent or guardian. Notes must be received within two (2) days of the absence for the absence to be excused. A doctor’s note must be provided if a student has been absent three or more consecutive days. All notes are to be turned in to the Attendance Office, not the classroom teacher. Absences will be excused for illness, death or emergency in the family or religious days. In order to receive an excused absence for any other reason, the parent must personally contact one of the campus administrators and fill out an Attendance Agreement form in advance of the absence. Students who are absent excessively (3 unexcused absences in a 4-week period or 10 unexcused absences in a 6-month period) will receive a letter of warning and a possible court hearing. If possible, it is requested that doctor’s and dentist’s appointments be made so that children arrive by 10:00 a.m. or leave after that time so they may be counted in attendance. Students who are signed out during the day for doctor or dentist appointments must return to school after the appointment to be counted present. Your cooperation and assistance in seeing that your children are in attendance at school is greatly appreciated. Under House Bill 5, any student not attending school at least 90% of the time will receive “Loss of Credit” on their report card and could be retained. Students will have to fulfill campus Principal’s Plan before credit will be restored. Tardiness: It is important that students arrive to school on time. Children who arrive late disrupt the learning of the rest of the class. Please have your children at school by 7:30 a.m. so that they may get to class on time and be served breakfast. Students will be counted as late if not in their classroom at 7:45 a.m. Teachers will document each time a student is tardy. On the third tardy, a parent conference is required. Students with excessive tardiness (4 or more in a 9-week period) will receive a written referral. Awards: Awards are given at the end of the school year. Awards may be given for attendance, outstanding achievement in academics, citizenship, and for improvement in behavior and/or academics, and for their participation in extracurricular activities including clubs, student organizations, and/or athletic teams.
Shorts/Skirts: Khaki or Blue Jean Length must be at least where the middle finger rests when the arm is extended alongside the leg. Solid colored leggings or tights may be worn under shorts or skirts. Coats/Jackets: Any style coat/jacket will be permitted to be worn outside. Sweatshirts/Sweaters: Zipper front and pullover sweatshirts/hoodies with the Jane Hambric or college will be allowed in the building. Only zipper front sweaters with logos such as Hollister, Abercrombie and Fitch, and Aeropostale are permitted as long as school shirt is visible under. T-shirts promoting universities may be worn on Fridays only. Students may wear Jane Hambric club/team shirts only on Thursdays. Body Piercing: The only pierced body parts allowed to be adorned are the ears. NO GAUGES/ TAPERS. No facial or body piercings permitted. Band aids may not be used to cover piercings. Hair: Natural colored hair. No rainbow colors. NO SHAVED HEAD/CARVED DESIGNS NO MOHAWKS or RAT TAILS No highlights that resemble designs or unnatural coloring P.E. Dress Code: P.E. uniform must be sold colored (any color) with no graphic designs, print, or patterns. The following are examples of what will not be allowed at Jane Hambric School