Students must be present for all semester final exams during the scheduled final exam period. The only excuse for missing the scheduled exam period is a medical exemption with documentation from a physician. Late Arrival and Early Dismissal Students arriving at school after 8:00 a.m. for any reason must check in at the main office before going to class. A late arrival will be excused if the parent or guardian has sent a written note or an email with a legitimate reason for the late arrival. If no excuse is received within 48 hours, a detention will be assigned. If a student must leave school before dismissal time, he or she must go to the dean's office before 7:55 a.m. the day of the early dismissal, accompanied by a note from the parent or guardian, to obtain an early dismissal slip. A student who becomes ill and feels the need to go home during the day must report to the dean's office and call a parent from there. Students must check in and out through the dean's office even when they will not miss a class during the absence. Off Campus Privileges Juniors and seniors may apply for the privilege to leave campus after their last class of the day. They must check out at the dean's office, with an approved application on file. The application, obtained from the dean's office, must be completed and signed by the student, parent or guardian, counselor, and dean. Students who choose to remain on campus when permitted to leave must follow all school rules that apply during the school day, including those pertaining to uniform and off limits areas. The off campus privilege will be revoked if misused or if the student is placed on academic or disciplinary probation. Parent or Guardian Honesty Honesty about any absence is one of the most important ways that parents and school officials can collaborate in forming responsible adults. Parents or guardians who falsify student information or fabricate excuses as to a student's absence or behavior fail to support the basic trust on which the relationship between school and parent is built. Dress and Grooming Standards A school uniform fosters the idea that a student’s uniqueness derives from within, not from his or her appearance. In addition, dress regulations contribute to a positive school learning environment and lend dignity to the school community. The principal
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