AISC

AMIS events, SAISA, ASIAC, etc). Absences for a school- sponsored trip will not count toward the 15% maximum allowable absences per year.

When a student is absent for four classes in a semester, the School will send a written notice to the student and the parents or legal guardian. When a student is absent for seven classes in a semester, the School will send a written request for a meeting between the student, the parents or legal guardian, and the Principal. The consequences of missing more than 15% of the class periods of a course in a semester will be included in these communications.

Pre-Arranged Absences

When students know in advance that they will miss school, as for a schoolsponsored trip or family emergency, they are responsible for completing a PreArranged Absence Form prior to departure. Since valuable classroom learning will be missed during such absences, students must take responsibility for making up missed lessons and assignments.

Tardy Policy

It is essential for students to be on time to all of their classes and to bring all necessary materials and assignments to class so that they are fully prepared to engage in the class. When students need to leave the classroom to retrieve books or assignments, valuable class time is compromised or wasted. When students arrive late, they miss important introductory information and directions. Late arrival also disrupts the class and is disrespectful to other students and to the teacher. Parents will be informed of repeated tardiness with progressive consequences put in place. Chronic tardiness will be referred to the Middle School Administration. The process for addressing repeated or chronic tardiness is:

© The teacher will communicate with parents after four tardies.

© The student will meet with the Middle School Administration.

© The student will be assigned to supervised space for lunch detention (MS Office).

© A letter will be sent to the student and copied to the parents or legal guardian noting the chronic issue and consequences.