Code: JED
Adopted: 9/25/06
Student Absences and Excuses
It is the student’s responsibility to maintain regular attendance in all assigned classes. Absence from school or class will be excused under the following circumstances:
1. Illness of the student;
2. Illness of an immediate family member when the student’s presence at home is necessary;
3. Emergency situations that require the student’s absence;
4. Field trips and school-approved activities;
5. Medical (dental) appointments. Confirmation of appointments may be required;
6. Other reasons deemed appropriate by the school administrator when satisfactory arrangements have been made in advance of the absence.
Additionally, the superintendent will develop procedures whereby those students who are considered truant may be subject to the following penalties: detention, suspension, expulsion and/or ineligibility to participate in athletics or other activities.
END OF POLICY
Legal Reference(s):
ORS 109.056
ORS 339.030
ORS 339.065
ORS 339.420
OAR 581-021-0046
OAR 581-021-0050
OAR 581-023-0006(11)