ATTENDANCE POLICY

Student Attendance 
Ensuring student attendance is a family responsibility. However, student attendance has a financial impact on the quality of education the school is able to provide. Due to State Legislation, the school receives funding only when the student is in class. Therefore, absences of any kind have an adverse financial effect on the instructional materials, textbooks, field trips, and services being provided to your student. 

Students must be aware that attendance in all classes is important for a successful academic experience. A direct correlation exists between good attendance and high academic scores, enjoyment of school and eventually success in the work force. Building good habits for life such as reliability and punctuality are equally important. Students need to understand that at this point in their lives school is their number one priority. If you have a concern about your student's attendance, please call the Attendance Office.

The Excalibur Charter School Board Policy regarding attendance of students to Excalibur
Charter Schools is as follows:

ALL ABSENCES MUST BE PHONED IN THE DAY OF OCCURRENCE.

Long-term illness (3 or more days) will require a doctor's note.

After 5 absences in a semester your name will be submitted to the       Attendance

Committee for approval or withdrawal. You may appeal to the             Excalibur Charter School Board.

Unauthorized Absences   - "Cut"

Absences not cleared by parents within TWO DAYS OF THEIR OCCURRENCE will be considered a CUT or "unauthorized" absence. Student may not be permitted to make up work missed during a period in which they cut. Absences for the following reasons are only allowed absences. Therefore, they can be cleared by the parent/guardian.

a. Illness
b. Funeral involving immediate family members.
c. Medical/dental verified absence (note from doctor needed).
d. Court appearance when the student is under subpoena (written verification required).
e. Religious holiday.


Excusing Absences
The Attendance Office is equipped to handle calls for absences 24 hours a day.