Attendance FAQs
Attendance Policy
Attendance Contact: Sarah Bailey, [email protected]
1. Can I excuse my student from Homeroom/Advisement for the whole semester?
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No, please understand that Homeroom is an opportunity for your son/daughter to see teachers and get academic help outside of their regular class time.
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The expectation for Homeroom/Advisement period is that if the student is on school grounds, they must report to class. One may not “excuse” a student from class to “hang around” in the halls, Commons, parking lot, or other common areas.
2. How many absences can my student have before they are penalized?
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Even though you can make up work from excused classes, it is impossible to replicate the learning experience in the classroom.
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Students may not receive credit for missed work during an unexcused absence.
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A student may lose credit after 12 or more absences (excused or unexcused) in a base class.
3. How late can my student be before it is considered an absence?
4. Can freshman leave for lunch, if a parent calls in and excuses them for it?
5. Are there any consequences for tardies?
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Teacher's have discretion on how to monitor their own tardies.
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The teachers may treat every 3 tardies as 1 unexcused absence as noted in the student handbook.
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There is a strong correlation between being prompt for class and academic success.
6. What are the consequences for unexcused absences?
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Please make every effort to contact the attendance office (303-387-3502) within 48 hours if you wish to excuse your son/daughter from classes missed (unless permission is granted by a CHS sport or club).
- Assignments will NOT be accepted for students missing class with an unexcused absence.
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Absences that are not excused within 48 hours will need to be cleared through an administrator.
7. What if there is inclement weather?
- Student safety is our top concern. When there is inclement weather, we expect that some students will need additional time to ensure their safe arrival.