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Attendance:
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Absences
All absences are to be called into the office as soon as possible at 360-493-2223.
Excused Absences
Excused absences are for illness, family emergencies or other reasons for which arrangements have been made and approved in advance by your child’s teacher. Absences of more than 5 days must be reviewed by the administrator, as they could affect the child’s academic progress and standing. Notification regarding doctor or dentist appointments may be given by a note to the office. For your child’s protection, younger children should be met at the classroom door by the authorized person. Each time a student leaves campus, his/her parent or guardian must sign the student out in the office prior to the student leaving campus and must sign the student back in when returning the same day.
Tardiness
CCA Tardy Policy (revised for 2008)
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.
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 parents to 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. are 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.
School starts at 8:00 a.m. If the student arrives after school starts they will need to sign in at the office and take a pink “Tardy Notice” slip to their teacher.
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 a cost of $10.00 for the early afternoon until the regular extended care program begins. If you choose to use the care for only part of the afternoon, the fee is $3.50 per hour. 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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