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Absences As a state approved school, we are under the state regulations which allow for no more than 13 absences in a semester.
Planned absences also have a negative impact on the classroom because of the additional load of teacher administrative duties that happen because of these absences. “Tracking” is a term teachers use which refers to 1) planning out work ahead for the student and getting it to them, 2) grading a bulk of work from one individual after the same work was graded in a grouping, and 3) chasing down the completed assignments from the student after he/she returns. The first two of these issues are always in play for teachers when these absences occur, and many times the third one as well.
In an effort to accommodate families and at the same time effectively manage the additional administrative challenges related to these absences, the following policies are now officially in place here at CCA. Please help in our efforts to deliver the highest quality education to your student and others by following these policies.
For planned absences (typically a vacation or trip):
• The parent must give 2 weeks notice to the teacher(s) prior to the first day of the absence. Please provide a written note to the office.
• The absent student is allowed 24 hours to turn in work upon return for absences of 3 days or more. Work for planned absences of 1 or 2 days is due upon return.
• Additional work such as science labs, some tests, and some types of teacher monitored work may be given upon return at the teachers discretion.
For absence due to illness:
• The student has 1 day to return work to the teacher for each day absent.
• Please call the CCA Office or email cca@foundationcampus.org to report your student’s absence before 8:30 a.m.
• Homework assignments may be requested on the day of illness only if the request is made before 8:30 a.m. This homework will be in the office for pick up no earlier than the end of the school day at 3:00 pm.
Tardiness
CCA Tardy Policy (revised for 2009)
Expectations:
1. Students are to be in their seats, or as otherwise directed by 8:00 AM.
2. If a student is tardy, it will be recorded.
3. Junior High tardies are recorded not only 1st period, but throughout the day.
4. For a tardy to be considered excused, a note or phone call from the parent or guardian must be delivered to the office on the day of the tardy.
Consequences:
1. Equivalent time to be made up, after school or recess.
2. 3 unexcused tardies = 1 absence for all grade levels. No more than 13 absences* allowed per semester.
3. In addition to consequence #2 for fourth grade and above: 3 unexcused tardies = 1 detention (to be served at home – see CCA detention policy)
Clarification regarding “excused tardy”:
As we implement this policy, we will try our best to be reasonable. We ask that parents do the same. Please understand that we are not trying to “pry”, but simply writing a note which states: Please excuse___________ for being tardy is not sufficient. Being held up by a car accident, plumbing problem, sick family member, etc. can be valid excuses. The problem comes when tardiness becomes a regular occurrence. Excusing tardiness becomes more difficult when it becomes routine.
* Total absences policy
In keeping with State guidelines, the total number of absences allowable in one semester is thirteen.
Vacations
The elementary school is closed for two days in October (ACSI Convention for teachers), Veteran's Day, Christmas, MLK Day, President’s Day (two days) and Spring breaks as well as the other state and federal holidays. Instead of a mid-winter break there will be a day off in March and one in May. If you need day care, we encourage you to plan ahead in making arrangements for your child during those times.
Half days of school
Several times during the school year, students are released early. On these days extended care is provided at an additional cost for the early afternoon until the regular extended care program begins. Please note that this policy applies to all half days of school, including parent/teacher conference days in the November and April. We ask that you sign your child up for these half day extended care sessions a week before so that we can plan accordingly.
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