Absences

ABSENCES

Excused Absences

◆ Absences are excused for the following: • Illness • Death in immediate family • Inclement weather which would be dangerous to the life and health of the child as determined by the principal • Legal quarantine • Emergency conditions as determined by the principal • Administrative Approval – Prior permission of the principal upon request of the parent or legal guardian • Suspension

Athens City Schools allows a student to be absent from school due to illness five days per semester provided the parent has verified this illness in writing upon the student’s return to school. Any absence for illness beyond five days during a semester must be confirmed by a physician’s document in order for the absence to be excused. Otherwise, absences beyond five will be considered unexcused.

Note: Students that check-in and check-out must provide a written note with the reasons stated above to be considered excused.

Unexcused Absences

Absences that do not fall under one of the “ excused absences ” categories are deemed unexcused. ◆ The following are also deemed unexcused: ◆ Failure to send a note within three (3) days of the absence upon returning to school. ◆ Failure to secure prior approval from the principal for Administrative Approved absences. ◆ Educational opportunities and the safety and security of minors are the primary reasons for administratively excused absences. ◆ Five consecutive days absent without medical or legal documentation may be considered as unexcused. ◆ Failure to provide a medical excuse after a student has accumulated 5 parent notes for illness in a semester. ◆ Notes must also be submitted for check-ins and checkouts.