2022-2023 Independence Middle School Handbook

A student absent for any part of the school day will not be allowed to participate in extra curricular activities that day without permission of school administration.

Any student who participates in an organized group of absenteeism will lose the exam exemption privilege.

IX. LEAVING SCHOOL GROUNDS WITHOUT PERMISSION

Leaving school grounds will not be permitted for any reason unless the student is excused by the principal or designee. No student shall leave school unless the parent or guardian has made arrangements with the principal to pick up the student or unless prior arrangements have been approved by school administration.

X. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES Teachers will:

1. encourage good attendance by making the classroom an inviting place for students 2. keep accurate records of student attendance, including absences, tardies and check-outs, in the manner prescribed by the building principal 3. counsel with students as absences occur 4. have conferences with parents as needed to discuss attendance concerns 5. cooperate with students who are making up work missed because of absence, being sure the assigned make-up work is directly related to the content of instruction provided during the class(es) missed School attendance record keepers will: 1. keep accurate records of student attendance, including absences, tardies, and check-outs 2. immediately notify the principal of any student absent three (3) consecutive days without indication that the parent/guardian is aware of the absences 3. report to the principal any concerns regarding student attendance

Principals will: 1. review attendance policy and procedures with school staff at the beginning

of each school year and up-date more often if needed 2. designate an attendance record keeper for the school

3. designate a person or persons to daily attempt phone contact with the parent/guardian of any child absent from school without indication that the parent is aware of the absence, per Virginia School Law Code 22.1-258, 1985 Amendment

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