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STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
from Student Handbook
Attendance
Regular class attendance is the foundation of the learning process. A student will grasp facts and concepts better when they can hear firsthand the explanations of the teacher and the dialogue within the classroom. Part of being an integral member of our community is class participation. We encourage students to speak up in class and attend all classes unless they have a valid excuse. Students’ voices are the social and academic fabric that make up Beacon.
Students will be expected to arrive at Beacon Academy by 8:15 am. If a student will not be attending school, parents/caregivers/guardians should call or text the Attendance Line at 617-356-9789 or email attendance@beaconacademy.org. If a voicemail is received, please leave specific information about the student’s absence or late arrival. With regard to scheduled appointments (medical, dental, co-curricular, etc.), parents/caregivers/guardians must call or text the Attendance Line at 617-356-9789 or email attendance@beaconacademy.org at least 24 hours in advance to ensure the student’s academic requirements are met.
Given the importance of class attendance, when a student misses three (3) classes in a quarter, the student’s performance grade in the class will be decreased by one-third of a letter grade. Three (3) tardies in a class will count as the equivalent of one absence in any given quarter. Extenuating circumstances will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. For all missed school time, it is ultimately the student’s responsibility to collect and make up the work missed as soon as possible. For all remote school days, the attendance and lateness policies and procedures remain the same. Students should be logged on and in the virtual classroom at the expected time.
