ATTENDANCE

Parents/guardians are required by Illinois School Law to have their children in school every day it is in session except in cases of illness, disability or death in the family. Regular and punctual attendance is essential. The child, who is absent, misses classroom instruction and participation in discussion and activities, which cannot be made up. Absence for reasons other than illness, disability or death in the family should be avoided if possible. Every effort should be made to avoid appointments for your children during the school hours: 8:00 a.m. – 2:35 p.m. on full-days; 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. on half-days.

Any student who is absent 30 or more days could be retained, required to attend summer school, or be tutored if the student’s grades warrant such action. All full-day and all half-day absences will be counted towards the yearly total.

Vacations during the school year are discouraged. The principal upon written parental request gives permission for such trips. Should a vacation be necessary, students will make up assignments when they return. It is the parent’s responsibility to assist the child in all make-up work. An outside tutor may be necessary. The teacher will assign the date the work is due.

It is expected that work missed due to any absence will be made up upon the student’s return to school. Teachers are not required to give schoolwork prior to an absence.
In the event of inclement weather, the students may enter the building and proceed to their classrooms. They are to stay out in the hall until the teacher is present.

Junior High students are permitted to visit High Schools during the schedule Shadow Days. Students are encouraged to attend the High School Open Houses and to visit the High Schools on any day Epiphany is not in session.

No report cards will be given out before the last day of school. Students who are absent on the day final report cards are distributed will receive their report cards through the mail.

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