Attendance Contact

 Regular and punctual attendance is prerequisite to a commitment to excellence and the successful intellectual development of the learner. The responsibility for attendance lies with the student and parent/guardian. Absence due to illness or other extenuating circumstances must be confirmed by the parent/guardian by telephone, or in writing, prior to the absence or on the student’s return to school.

• It is expected that, where possible, personal appointments will be made outside school hours.
• A student requiring an early dismissal due to illness or, in exceptional circumstances, for appointments during school hours, must provide a written or telephone approval by a parent/guardian before checking out through the general office.
• Where an extended period of absenteeism is anticipated, the school should be advised and home study materials requested, if appropriate. Family vacations are not considered excused absences.
• It is expected that parents of students who habitually miss classes will monitor their attendance by calling the school on a weekly basis and consulting a counsellor or administrator if assistance of advice is needed.
• Continued habitual unexcused absence may result in:
  1. Grade 12 student’s exclusion from participation in the Prom and/or Grad Recognition Ceremony.
  2. Disciplinary action including suspension and/or request to withdraw from school.
  3. Exclusion from participation on sports teams or other school activities.